3 alkaline vegetables help prolong life after 50 years old

HẠ MÂY (Theo aboluowang) |

After the age of 50, various body functions begin to decline. The acid-base balance in the diet helps to maintain good health and prolong life.

Chayote

Chayote is a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable rich in vitamin C and potassium. It can promote intestinal motility, help clear toxins from the body and regulate the body's acid-base balance.

Ingredients: 1 chayote, a moderate amount of black fungus, 2 eggs, a moderate amount of salt and light soy sauce.

Directions: Peel and slice chayote, soak wood ear mushrooms first. Add chayote and wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add salt and light soy sauce, finally add eggs and stir-fry well.

Kelp

Kelp is rich in iodine, which is beneficial for regulating thyroid function and enhancing immunity. Seaweed polysaccharides in kelp can also help lower blood lipids and resist oxidation. It is a good alkaline food for middle-aged and elderly people.

Ingredients: 200 grams of kelp, 200 grams of pork belly, a moderate amount of ginger, garlic, light soy sauce and cooking wine.

Directions: Wash the pork belly and set aside. Heat oil in a pot, saute ginger and garlic until fragrant, add pork belly and saute until the meat changes color.

Add cooking wine and light soy sauce, then add kelp and stir-fry evenly. Add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add salt before serving.

Chrysanthemum greens

Chrysanthemum greens are a green vegetable rich in minerals and fiber. Its special aroma can also increase appetite. The alkaline components in chrysanthemum greens can help relieve fatigue and improve skin.

Ingredients: 300 grams of chrysanthemum greens, a moderate amount of dried shrimp, 3 cloves of garlic, a moderate amount of salt.

Directions: Wash and cut chrysanthemum greens into pieces, mince garlic and soak dried shrimp in warm water. Heat oil in a pot, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add dried shrimp and stir-fry for a while, then add chrysanthemum greens. Stir-fry quickly over high heat for 1-2 minutes, then add salt to taste.

HẠ MÂY (Theo aboluowang)
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