Article 42: Food Combinations That Should Not Be Eaten Together and Methods for Maintaining Health and Longevity

What foods should not be eaten together?

(1) Persimmons and crabs: Eating persimmons and crabs together may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Crabs contain...

It is rich in protein, which, when combined with the tannic acid in persimmons, easily precipitates and coagulates into a substance that is difficult to digest.

Because tannic acid has an astringent effect, it can also inhibit the secretion of digestive juices, causing coagulated substances to stagnate.

It remains in the intestines and ferments, causing food poisoning symptoms such as vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea in the consumer.

(2) Vitamin C and shrimp: Soft-shelled crustaceans such as river shrimp or sea shrimp contain a concentration of vitamin C.

It contains very high levels of pentavalent arsenic compounds, which are not toxic to humans on their own, but can cause harm when taken with vitamin C tablets (especially...).

Especially in larger doses, due to chemical reactions, the originally non-toxic pentavalent arsenic can be converted into trivalent arsenic.

Arsenic, which is the chemical name for the highly toxic triglyceride, can be life-threatening if ingested together with arsenic.

(3) Seafood and beer: Consuming seafood and beer together may trigger gout. Seafood contains purines and...

Beer contains two components, nucleotides and glycosides, and is rich in vitamin B₁, an important catalyst for breaking down these two components.

Eating seafood while drinking beer can easily lead to a sharp increase in blood uric acid levels, triggering gout.

(4) Ham and lactic acid drinks: Consuming ham and lactic acid drinks together may cause cancer. Many people like to use...

A sandwich with cheese is a good breakfast option, but eating the ham, bacon, and other ingredients in the sandwich with a lactic acid drink is not recommended.

It is carcinogenic. To preserve meat products, food manufacturers often add nitrates to prevent food from spoiling.

Putrefaction and the growth of Clostridium botulinum can cause nitrates to transform into a carcinogen called nitrosamines when they come into contact with organic acids.

(5) Eggs and soy milk: Eating eggs and soy milk together may affect digestion and absorption. Raw soy milk contains...

Trypsin inhibitors can inhibit the activity of human proteases, affecting the digestion of proteins in the body.

It aids in digestion and absorption. Egg whites contain viscous protein, which can bind with trypsin in soy milk, making it easier to digest and absorb.

The breakdown of proteins is hindered, thereby reducing the body's absorption rate of proteins.

(6) Milk and chocolate: Consuming milk and chocolate together may cause diarrhea. This is a common [issue].

Due to unhealthy dietary habits, the calcium in milk can combine with the oxalic acid in chocolate to form a substance that is insoluble in water.

Calcium oxalate is not only not absorbed after consumption, but can also cause symptoms such as diarrhea and dry hair.

How can one maintain health and longevity?

Because adult men occupy a pivotal position in both social and family life, therefore, men's

The impact of health and longevity on society and families is extraordinary and should attract attention from all sectors.

1. Taking kidney tonification as the foundation: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is the foundation of innate constitution, while the stomach is the foundation of acquired constitution.

From a clinical perspective, the process of human growth, development, and aging is caused by the waxing and waning of the kidney's essence and qi.

It's normal. Around the age of 40, kidney energy begins to decline, hair starts to fall out, and teeth begin to loosen. 48

After age 50, kidney qi deficiency manifests as a withered face and graying hair. After age 56, kidney qi deficiency can lead to liver problems.

Qi deficiency, muscle and bone weakness, less agility in the legs and feet, decreased semen production, and obvious signs of aging are all evident.

This is evident. Modern medical research has also confirmed the above-mentioned theories of traditional Chinese medicine, showing that the deficiency or excess of the kidneys is related to respiratory function,

Digestive function, reproductive function, metabolic function, immune function, as well as bones, marrow, brain, teeth,

The hair, waist, ears, and bowel movements are all closely related. Therefore, kidney deficiency often presents with systemic symptoms.

Therefore, kidney-tonifying treatment is key to health and longevity.

Since kidney deficiency is a symptom of the body's decline from its peak, it can also be said that kidney deficiency is common in middle-aged people.

It is a common health problem.

2. Broad-mindedness: Ancient Chinese medical scientists had insightful research on disease prevention, as exemplified by Song Dynasty medicine.

Chen Yuanze categorized the causes of the disease into three types: one type is external factors, referring to abnormal changes in climate and infectious factors.

One category is internal factors; another is internal factors, referring to those caused by emotional stimuli; yet another category is other causes, referring to injuries from insects or animals, etc.

Improper diet, unbalanced diet, unclean food, and overwork or overexertion are all contributing factors. This demonstrates that ancient physicians already considered psychological factors...

Factors playing a significant role in disease development are considered very important. Clinical observations and studies have also confirmed that a person's open-mindedness...

A broad-minded person is good at controlling their negative emotions and frequently maintains positive emotions such as joy and happiness.

All bodily functions play a beneficial role. A broad mind and a cheerful mood can improve brain function.

And the function of the entire nervous system, enabling the activities of various organ systems in the body to be coordinated, thereby maintaining...

A strong appetite, sound sleep, abundant energy, quick thinking, and agile movements are all signs of this psychological state.

Under physiological conditions, the body's ability to adapt to the environment and resist disease is enhanced. Conversely...

To put it another way, being narrow-minded, petty, intolerant of others, and feeling awkward in every situation are all psychological factors.

Toxins can cause various pathological changes in the endocrine system.

3. Regular exercise is essential for maintaining normal metabolism; human life depends on exercise. For example...

Without exercise, normal bodily functions will quickly decline. Maintaining daily exercise is essential for health and longevity.

An important aspect. Middle-aged men should have one or two sports they enjoy and regularly participate in, regardless of...

Whether it's practicing Tai Chi, playing ball, swimming, walking, or hiking, whatever suits your conditions and you stick with it long-term.

This will benefit your health. You should be willing to spend some time on your health every day, and not for the sake of your career.

Housework squeezes out time for exercise.

4. Moderate lifestyle includes moderate diet, moderate work, and moderate sexual activity.

(1) Moderate diet: Meals should be eaten regularly and in appropriate portions. Generally, breakfast should be substantial (nutritious and nutritious).

Eat a hearty lunch (rich and of high quality) and a light dinner. Regardless of the quality of the food, a certain level of nutrition should be maintained.

The amount of food consumed should be moderate, avoiding both overeating and selective eating. A moderate diet should also include a mix of whole grains and refined grains.

A proper combination of meat, vegetables, and fruits is essential. A simple folk remedy involves 36 different foods, each...

Make a list of the types of food you eat, try to eat a variety of foods, and strive to eat 36 kinds of food every day.

If the required number of foods is insufficient, peanuts, sunflower seeds, snacks, and fruits can be used to make up the difference, thus ensuring adequate food intake.

A diverse diet helps maintain a comprehensive, balanced, and sufficient intake of various nutrients for the body.

(2) Moderate workload: The fast pace of modern life forces middle-aged men to work hard for development and survival.

In the pursuit of competition, working overtime, getting up early and working late, and going without sleep are common occurrences, but this excessive...

Stress and fatigue are detrimental to health because human energy has its limits; exceeding those limits will harm the body.

Longevity. Therefore, middle-aged men should cultivate regular living habits, maintain a balanced lifestyle, and moderate their work and rest.

The body needs rest and recuperation; it's crucial to avoid prolonged overexertion and putting excessive strain on the body, as this can easily lead to...

They are prone to a modern ailment-fatigue syndrome.

(3) Moderate sexual activity: Moderate sexual activity is a sign of health. Sexual activity can relieve tension.

Zhang promotes physical and mental well-being, normalizes endocrine function, regulates the body's immune function, and facilitates metabolism.

If the body functions properly, one will be less prone to illness and maintain good health and longevity. Many centenarians reach their seventies...

Even at eighty years old, they maintain a normal, regular sex life. (This is from a Russian longevity research committee.)

A study of several thousand people found that those who maintain sexual activity past the age of 60 can live an additional 8 to 10 years.

Suppressing sexual desire for more than a month can negatively impact health. However, excessive sexual activity should also be avoided.

Consuming and dissipating semen is detrimental to health. Therefore, nourishing semen is essential for the body to resist pathogens, prevent disease, and maintain normal sexual function.

And the foundation of health and longevity.