A complete list of dietary supplements for the elderly in winter

1. The ratio of staple food to non-staple food is 4:6

Usually what we call staple food refers to rice, noodles, cereals, etc., and non-staple food refers to meat, eggs, vegetables and other foods. Both staple food and non-staple food are indispensable. Some people advocate eating more meat and less grain, which is not in line with health preservation. Some people want to lose weight and eat only staple foods and no non-staple foods, but the result is counterproductive. The excess starch will be decomposed into glucose in the body and converted into fat for storage. Some people feel that staple food is not nutritious and they skip meals, eat irregularly, and have constant snacks. These do not meet the requirements of dietary regimen.

2. The ratio of fine grains to coarse grains is 4:6

Eating whole grains has become a new fashion in recent years. Many people like to eat whole grains, thinking that they have high nutritional value, good taste, and are beneficial to teeth, facial muscles, etc. However, although whole grains are good, it is not advisable to eat too much. Because it contains too much dietary fiber, it will affect the body's absorption of protein, inorganic salts and certain trace elements, and even damage the body's fertility. In daily diet, the ratio of fine grains to coarse grains should be controlled at 4:6 for the most health.

3. The ratio of acidic to alkaline is 4:6

In fact, the acidity and alkalinity of food is not determined by our sense of taste, but is related to its mineral content. Therefore, fruits usually taste sour, such as lemons and star fruits, but they are alkaline foods. Another example is rice and noodles, which have no obvious taste reaction, but are acidic foods. If we classify daily food, most animal foods are acidic foods, such as fish, meat, and shellfish. In addition, most cereals and some nuts are also acidic foods.

4. The ratio of meat to vegetarian is 4:6

A reasonable combination of meat and vegetables can make people feel satisfied without eating too much animal food, which will increase the burden on the blood and heart. Our Chinese people’s eating habits are based on plant foods and supplemented by animal foods. This kind of dietary structure is more conducive to longevity.