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)
RELATED NEWS

Tips to increase strength and prolong life in women over 60

|

Eat this not that offers exercise tips to increase strength and prolong life in women over 60.

4 simple breakfast dishes to help prolong life

|

Eating breakfast regularly is considered the key to helping you live longer, especially with the 4 dishes below, according to Livestrong.

7 nutritious fruits that help increase longevity

|

Below are 7 fruits that are highly valued for their ability to improve health and help prolong life.

Live football Panama vs England at World Cup 2026

|

Live football match Panama - England within Group L of the 2026 World Cup, taking place at 4:00 AM on June 28 (Vietnam time).

The first overnight surgery at Bach Mai Hospital, Ninh Binh facility

|

The first surgery at Bach Mai Hospital, Ninh Binh facility, saved a man with severe spinal injury from the risk of paralysis of both legs.

Overcoming encroachment on Suoi Vang lake, signs of legitimizing the status quo appear

|

Lam Dong - The remedy of violations at Suoi Vang lake is still very unusual. Functional agencies need to inspect and handle, avoiding the situation of legitimizing violations.

Saturday afternoon coffee: From live sessions to finalize billion-VND bills to responsibilities in cyberspace

|

Billion-VND livestream sessions are opening up great opportunities, but also posing increasingly high requirements for responsibility.

List of collectives and individuals expected to be honored in the 2026 Glory of Vietnam Program

|

On the afternoon of June 25, 2026, the Selection Council for the 2026 Glory of Vietnam Program met to consider nominees from Central Committees, Ministries, sectors and Provincial and City Labor Federations, Central Industry Trade Unions and equivalents. Below are the expected selection of collectives and individuals to be considered and honored in the 2026 Glory of Vietnam Program.

Tips to increase strength and prolong life in women over 60

Thanh Thanh |

Eat this not that offers exercise tips to increase strength and prolong life in women over 60.

4 simple breakfast dishes to help prolong life

Thái Anh (Theo Livestrong) |

Eating breakfast regularly is considered the key to helping you live longer, especially with the 4 dishes below, according to Livestrong.

7 nutritious fruits that help increase longevity

Quang Minh (theo ABOLUOWANG) |

Below are 7 fruits that are highly valued for their ability to improve health and help prolong life.