What should the elderly eat to keep out the cold?

　　Eat more red foods to prevent cold

　　Generally speaking, red foods are rich in natural iron. They are also rich in sufficient protein and high-quality vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, which have the function of protecting the body. healthy , improve the body's immunity, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, thereby enhancing the body's cold resistance. Therefore, eating red food often in winter not only has the effect of keeping out the cold, but also prevents and treats colds. At the same time, red food can also be visually stimulating, whet your appetite, and increase your appetite.

　　What red foods are suitable to eat?

　　There are two types of red food, one is vegetables and fruits, and the other is meat and meat products containing heme.

　　Red vegetables include tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, etc. These vegetables contain tomato Natural pigments such as red pigments, polyphenolic pigments, and anthocyanins are also rich in nutrients such as vitamins, iron, and various amino acids. They all have antioxidant effects, and can also lower blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. disease . Red fruits include red dates, hawthorns, pomegranates, etc. These fruits are rich in calcium and iron. Eating more can improve the body's ability to resist cold.

　　In addition, beef and mutton are also suitable foods to eat during this season. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, beef and mutton are warm in nature but not dry, and have the effects of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, dispelling cold, warming and replenishing qi and blood. Therefore, eating some beef and mutton appropriately in winter can alleviate these symptoms. It can not only keep out the cold, but also has a good nourishing effect.