Three advantages of sesame oil for the elderly
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Many elderly people are afraid to eat oil for fear of high blood fat, and sesame oil has a strong aroma, which can not only make up for their regret of "no oil in the meal", but also play a role in softening blood vessels and other little-known special health effects. Let's take a look at the following.
Three advantages of sesame oil for the elderly
First: protect the heart and brain blood vessels - sesame oil is rich in vitamin E, which is conducive to maintaining the integrity and normal function of cell membrane, reducing the accumulation of lipid in the body, promoting cell division, softening blood vessels and maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels, so as to protect the heart and brain blood vessels. At the same time, the lecithin contained in sesame oil is also very rich, they are important ingredients for longevity and anti-aging.
Second: promote cholesterol metabolism - sesame oil contains linoleic acid, palmitic acid and other unsaturated fatty acids, which are easy to be decomposed and absorbed by the human body, so as to promote cholesterol metabolism, and help to eliminate the deposits on the wall of arterial blood vessels, so as to protect blood vessels.
Third: moisturizing, freckle removing and hair loss preventing - lecithin in sesame oil can not only moisturize the skin, but also remove freckles, especially senile freckles. The middle-aged and old people use sesame oil for a long time, which can also prevent hair loss and premature white hair.
matters needing attention
Increase appetite and promote nutrient absorption - sesame oil has strong fragrance, which can increase appetite and promote nutrient absorption for the elderly with weakened digestive function. The digestibility of sesame oil can reach 98%. Tao Hongjing, an ancient health expert, said that "among the eight valleys, only this is good.". It should be pointed out that sesame oil is rich in oil and provides more calories. Patients with hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia should not eat more to avoid aggravation of the disease. People with chronic diarrhea should also eat less to avoid aggravating diarrhea.