Three nutritious foods recommended for the elderly

　　Chestnut

　　Chestnut, also called chestnut, has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chestnuts are sweet and warm in nature and have the effects of nourishing the stomach and spleen, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the waist, strengthening muscles and activating blood circulation, stopping bleeding and reducing swelling.

　　Chestnuts are good for high blood pressure, coronary heart disease , atherosclerosis, etc. It has a good preventive and therapeutic effect. elderly Regular consumption of chestnuts is of great benefit in fighting aging and prolonging life.

　　Warm reminder: It should be noted that chestnuts are difficult to digest when eaten raw and tend to stagnate when cooked, so do not eat too much to avoid indigestion.

　　fresh dates

　　The first thing to recommend when eating fruits at this time is crispy and sweet fresh dates. Fresh dates are not only sweet, crisp and juicy, but also rich in nutrients. They have the highest vitamin C content, with 243 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. 100 grams of fresh dates are also rich in potassium, which is the best choice for people with high blood pressure during this time.

　　Warm reminder: Although fresh dates are delicious, they should be eaten in moderation. The skin of dates is hard and difficult to digest, so chew them carefully and slowly. If you eat too much, it will damage the gastrointestinal tract and cause hyperacidity, bloating, etc. In addition, it will also affect the absorption of nutrients!

　　mutton

　　Mutton is one of the main meats consumed by our people. Mutton is more tender than pork and has less fat and cholesterol than pork and beef. Compared with pork, mutton contains more protein and less fat. It is rich in vitamins B1, B2, B6, iron, zinc and selenium. In addition, mutton meat is tender and easy to digest and absorb. Eating more mutton can help improve the body's immunity. Mutton has higher calories than beef and has always been regarded as one of the important foods to keep out the cold and nourish the body in autumn and winter.