How do elderly people eat in summer?

　　When the temperature is high in summer, the concentration of digestive juice in the human gastrointestinal tract decreases, and the vitality decreases. Therefore, the digestion ability decreases, and the food cannot be tolerated. Therefore, the diet in summer should be mainly light.

　　A light diet means that the food is light in nature

　　Mainly, the food structure that makes up the diet should be light, easy to be absorbed by the body, and rich in trace elements and vitamins, such as milk, fish, soy products, fruits, vegetables, rice and flour, etc.

　　Summer diet should be "more bitter and less salty"”

　　In summer, the humidity is high, which damages the kidney qi and traps the spleen and stomach. Bitter foods can nourish qi and strengthen the kidneys, strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Bitter foods can adjust the body's functions. Bitter melon, bitter vegetables, lotus seeds, and lilies are all good bitter ingredients.

　　Food tastes lighter in summer

　　Summer recipes should not be too heavy, but should be on the lighter side. Do not drink strong alcohol, do not use overly strong condiments, avoid eating spicy food, etc. It is best to reduce the amount of salt consumed every day to less than 6 grams.

　　Eat meat selectively in summer

　　In summer, duck meat is the top choice. It is cold and cool in nature, so it is especially suitable for people with heat in the body. Fish, shrimp, and crab meat are also good meat choices in summer.

　　in addition elderly Make sure you drink plenty of water during Xia Li. The best drinks in the morning and evening are milk and yogurt, which can provide the body with sufficient energy and protein. You can also drink a glass of orange juice half an hour before meals to fully absorb vitamin C.