"Lao Li, do you know? It's better to have a bowl of noodles for breakfast than a cup of soy milk! Doctor Wang Jianjun said this as soon as he saw his old classmate Li Guoqiang.

Li Guoqiang, 54 years old, is an engineer in a state-owned enterprise who is busy with work but cares about his health. In the early years, he developed a habit of having to eat a bowl of hot noodles in the morning to feel comfortable, thinking that this would give him enough energy to cope with a full day's work.

Today, he and several old classmates made an appointment to have dinner in a cafeteria, and as soon as he sat down, his old friend Wang Jianjun said that it was better to eat noodles than to drink soy milk.

When Li Guoqiang heard this, he put down his chopsticks and asked with some doubts: "Lao Wang, isn't this noodle a good breakfast choice?" Why is it not as good as soy milk? ”

Jianjun Wang is a gastroenterologist specializing in gastrointestinal health and nutrition. He smiled and continued: "Of course there is nothing wrong with noodles, but the problem is its nutritional structure. Especially for people of our age, the choice of breakfast is particularly important. If you don't pay attention, it may increase the burden on your body and even affect your mental state for the day. ”

Li Guoqiang looked a little puzzled, "What's going on then?" Noodles are not carbohydrates, and they have the strength to eat. ”

Wang Jianjun nodded and patiently explained: "Noodles are mainly carbohydrates, which can indeed provide energy, but this energy comes and goes quickly. Especially refined noodles, the glycemic index is relatively high, and after eating, the blood sugar will rise rapidly, but it will also drop quickly. This is not an ideal choice for middle-aged and elderly people whose ability to regulate blood sugar has begun to weaken. ”

He continued: "In contrast, soy milk is rich in plant protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which can provide the body with longer-lasting energy, and it has a much lower glycemic index than noodles, which helps stabilize blood sugar. In addition, soy milk is rich in soy isoflavones, which are especially important for men of our age to help regulate hormone levels and prevent cardiovascular disease. ”

Li Guoqiang listened thoughtfully, "Then you say, how should we eat breakfast at this age?" ”

Wang Jianjun smiled: "In fact, people who are over half a hundred years old have the principle of 'four don't eat' for breakfast, and following these principles can keep you energetic all day long, and can also reduce many health risks." ”

Li Guoqiang was obviously very interested in this statement, put down his chopsticks, and asked seriously: "Which four don't eat?" ”

Wang Jianjun raised four fingers and explained one by one: "First, don't eat high-sugar foods for breakfast. Many people like to have a sweet drink in the morning, or eat something like dessert or cake. These foods are high in sugar, which can easily lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar and then a rapid drop, resulting in a 'blood sugar roller coaster', which not only affects the mental state, but also increases the risk of diabetes. ”

He continued: "Second, don't eat fried food for breakfast. Although fried dough sticks and oil cakes are delicious, fried foods contain a lot of trans fatty acids, which will increase the cardiovascular burden, and long-term consumption can easily lead to high blood lipids, high blood pressure, and even heart disease. ”

Li Guoqiang nodded, "That's right, I also feel too greasy about the fritters, and I always feel dry throat after eating." ”

Wang Jianjun continued: "Third, don't eat leftovers for breakfast. Many people are accustomed to heating up the leftovers from the previous night as breakfast, which is convenient and not wasteful. However, after these leftovers are stored overnight, not to mention the loss of nutrients, the nitrite content will rise, and long-term consumption will increase the risk of stomach cancer. ”

Li Guoqiang frowned, "I have to tell my lover about this, our family occasionally eats some leftovers in the morning, it seems that we will have to pay attention to it in the future." ”

Wang Jianjun smiled and continued: "Fourth, don't eat too refined carbohydrates for breakfast. Like the noodles, white rice porridge, and white bread you just mentioned, although these foods are easy to digest, they are low in nutrient density, easy to cause blood sugar fluctuations, and it is easy to get hungry soon after eating. In contrast, choosing whole grains, whole grains, or foods with added legumes can make you feel fuller and have a smoother release of energy. ”

Li Guoqiang nodded and said: "In this way, I really have to adjust this breakfast, it seems that eating noodles is really better than drinking a cup of soy milk." ”

Wang Jianjun smiled and nodded, "Yes, especially at our age, breakfast should be nutritious and well-structured." For example, you can choose a cup of soy milk with a slice of whole-wheat bread or some nuts to provide good protein and healthy fats without causing your blood sugar to fluctuate too much. ”

He went on to give an example, "I have a patient who is about the same age as you and likes to eat noodles for breakfast. Later, it was found that his blood sugar fluctuated greatly, and he felt hungry not long after eating noodles in the morning, and often couldn't help but eat more at noon. Later, we suggested that he switch to soy milk with whole grains, and after a few months, his blood sugar control was much better, and his whole mental state also improved greatly. ”

Li Guoqiang obviously attached great importance to these suggestions, and he suddenly thought of a question: "Lao Wang, if someone is usually used to eating porridge with pickles, how about this combination?" ”

Wang Jianjun pondered for a moment and replied: "Porridge with pickles is actually very common in our traditional diet, but it is not suitable as a daily breakfast. First of all, white porridge has a high glycemic index, pickles contain a lot of salt, and long-term consumption is not conducive to the control of blood sugar and blood pressure. If you like to drink porridge, you can consider switching to eight-treasure porridge with coarse grains, with some fresh vegetables or eggs, and reduce the intake of pickles, so that the nutrition is more balanced and the blood sugar rate will not be too fast. ”

He adds: "Breakfast is a very important meal of the day, not only to provide you with energy, but more importantly to lay the foundation for the metabolism of the day. Eating too oily, too sweet or too delicate will make your metabolism in an unbalanced state throughout the day, and in the long run, the damage to the body is subtle. ”

Li Guoqiang nodded thoughtfully, obviously determined to adjust his breakfast habits. He realizes that a healthy diet is not only about maintaining physical strength, but also about preventing the risk of possible diseases, especially as he ages, and the rationality of the diet becomes even more important. Through this conversation with his old classmates, he deeply realized that a healthy breakfast should not only be full, but also eat healthy and scientifically.

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