Are you fooled by these misconceptions about "younger" health preservation?

Editor's note: We all thought that health preservation was a topic for the elderly, but unexpectedly, with the continuous enhancement of health awareness, more and more young people have also joined the health preservation army. According to a recent report by People's Daily on consumer trends, more and more "post-90s" and "post-95s" have appeared in the customer groups that purchase home medical devices online. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the sales volume of wolfberries on a certain e-commerce platform increased by 355%, and a considerable proportion of the buyers were "post-90s". "Health preservation" has become a lifestyle for many young groups.

Behind the trend of young people keeping in good health is the young generation's emphasis on managing their own health. But young people, are you keeping in good health the right way? Have you fallen into any of the following health care misunderstandings?

Drinking wolfberry wine can improve sexual performance?

Wolfberry contains vitamin A, carotenoids and other health-care ingredients. Some people also say that wolfberry contains flavonoids and wolfberry polysaccharides that help strengthen yang. In fact, generally speaking, only 250 grams of wolfberry are put into 1500 grams of liquor. The health-care ingredients in wolfberry are limited, and the leaching rate of these ingredients in liquor is not particularly high, so the real "health-preserving" effect can be almost ignored. The only consolation is that excessive drinking hurts the liver, and wolfberry has a liver-protecting effect to a certain extent, which can reduce the damage of alcohol to the liver and increase the aroma of wolfberry. There are almost no other effects, and it is just a second-best solution for drinkers.

Drink ginger cola when you have a cold?

Coke is a high-sugar drink. Drinking too much can easily lead to tooth decay, obesity, high blood sugar and other problems, and even cause osteoporosis. It does not contain any nutrients that can relieve colds. Even though many people feel that ginger cola does help relieve colds, it is also the credit of the ginger flesh. Ginger is hot and can dispel cold, and has a certain effect on treating colds. Therefore, instead of drinking ginger cola, it is better to peel the ginger and boil ginger tea with water. It still has some effect on relieving colds. If it is a wind-heat cold, it will not only fail to relieve it, but may even make it worse, so you can't drink ginger tea to treat a cold.

Are Monkey Mushroom Cookies a Healthy Food?

High in sugar, oil, and calories, these are the characteristics of most biscuits. In medicine, Hericium erinaceus slices can be used to "replenish qi and nourish blood, strengthen the body and strengthen the foundation", but this is for medicinal purposes, which is different from the Hericium erinaceus added to biscuits. Moreover, the Hericium erinaceus content in Hericium erinaceus biscuits is only a few percent. Some clues can also be seen from the ingredient list. The order of the ingredients is: wheat flour, white sugar, butter, Hericium erinaceus... The second and third places are sugar and fat, respectively, which means that in addition to the main raw material wheat flour of the biscuits, the content of white sugar and butter is the highest, and they are animal fats, so they are destined to be high-sugar, high-fat biscuits, and cannot be considered a healthy snack.

Can I eat dried vegetables to supplement vitamins?

Most fruits and vegetables, if directly dried in the sun, may go bad before they are completely dry. Therefore, most of the dried fruits and vegetables we can buy now have undergone special processing, and the taste of these dried fruits and vegetables is often both sweet (especially preserved fruits, etc.) and salty, and they are crispy when bitten. If you understand its processing technology, you will find that in the process of making dried fruits and vegetables, the fruits and vegetables are generally fried or deep-fried. Ingredients such as maltose and cooking oil will also be marked in the ingredient list. In addition, pay attention to the sodium content. If the dried fruits and vegetables are high in sugar, oil, and sodium, give up. It is far less healthier than eating the fruits and vegetables directly.

Is eating and drinking enough good for health?

As the saying goes, "Three-tenths hunger and cold ensure safety", this saying makes sense. Because eating too much all day and lack of exercise will cause excess energy, easily lead to obesity, accelerate aging, and cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, eating eight-tenths full is good for health.

Can eating two meals a day help you lose weight?

In order to be slim, some women only eat two meals a day, thinking that this can help them lose weight. In fact, on the contrary, people who eat two meals a day are more likely to gain weight.

Does drinking milk increase cholesterol?

Many people do not drink milk because they think milk can increase cholesterol, but this is not the case. Studies have found that the cholesterol contained in milk is not high, and drinking milk can help reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease and hypertension.

However, you cannot drink milk on an empty stomach, because drinking milk on an empty stomach is not conducive to the absorption and utilization of nutrients; the stomach acid is too high on an empty stomach, and lactic acid bacteria are difficult to survive, reducing the health benefits of milk.

Are old hens the best for nourishing the body?

It has long been a popular saying among the people that old hens are the best for nourishing the body. However, this is not true. Old hens that have been raised for many years contain too much chicken fat, their muscle elastic fibers are reduced, their connective tissue is aging, and their meat is tough and hard to digest and absorb after a long time of cooking. Chickens that have been raised for one year are suitable for boiling or stewing. They are easy to cook and become crispy, and the meat is tender and delicious.

Is eating more vinegar good for you?

Vinegar can not only increase appetite, but also protect the vitamin C in vegetables, which is beneficial to the gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin C. It also has a certain effect on lowering blood pressure and preventing influenza. Therefore, some people think that eating vinegar has many benefits and eat too much vinegar, or even drink vinegar. However, they do not know that excessive consumption of vinegar can burn the esophagus, corrode the gastric mucosa, soften bones, aggravate osteoporosis, and lead to fractures.

Can chewing gum keep teeth healthy?

Some advertisements say chewing gum can improve teeth health, so many people do not rinse their mouths after chewing gum. As a result, the sugar in the gum will ferment in the mouth to produce acid, corroding teeth and forming caries. In addition, chewing gum contains additives such as sulfide, anti-aging agent, plasticizer, etc., which are all toxic and harmful to human health.

Can aspirin fight cancer?

Aspirin, which has a history of more than 100 years, can be used to prevent and treat certain cardiovascular diseases in addition to being an antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. In recent years, a rumor has been circulating online that aspirin can prevent cancer, and overnight this small pill has become a "magic panacea" sought after by many people. However, many people do not know that excessive use of aspirin can also cause serious adverse reactions. Experts point out that aspirin has the function of inhibiting platelet aggregation, and long-term excessive use may damage health or even endanger life.

The more calcium you supplement, the better?

Calcium supplementation is becoming a fashion for all people, but many people don’t know that the body’s calcium needs vary with age. Especially for children, excessive calcium supplementation may lead to edema, sweating, anorexia, nausea, constipation, indigestion, and even hypercalciuria. At the same time, excessive calcium supplementation for children may also restrict brain development and affect normal development. Calcium supplementation should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

Are vitamins nutritional supplements?

Many people regard vitamins as health supplements, but they don't know that taking vitamins also varies from person to person. For example, patients with colds can take vitamin C appropriately; people who drink alcohol regularly can take vitamin B6 appropriately, because vitamin B6 plays an important role in the absorption of fat and protein and can be used as an auxiliary component to prevent fatty liver; people who like to exercise can take vitamin B1 and vitamin C appropriately to make up for the consumption caused by excessive sweating; children in the growth and development period can take some vitamin D appropriately because their bodies are prone to lack of vitamin D, which is very low in daily diet. The human body has a fixed demand for vitamins, and excessive intake of vitamins can cause poisoning.

Are the three highs diseases of the elderly?

Many people believe that hypertension is a common disease among the elderly and has nothing to do with young people. In fact, based on research at home and abroad, hypertension has nothing to do with age, but is related to several major risk factors, including overweight, obesity, smoking, drinking, and family heredity.

The material living standard of modern people has improved, physical activities have decreased, and the proportion of behaviors such as proper diet and healthy living has decreased, which has promoted the younger age of hypertension. In addition, the fast pace of life, work pressure, environmental pressure, etc. are also related to hypertension. It is recommended that people eat a light diet, take the initiative to engage in physical activities and relax their body and mind. (Source: People's Daily, Health Times, Xinhuanet)