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Which healthy foods are suitable for the elderly?
Nicholas Pilken, an American doctor of medicine, recommended 10 kinds of "super food" to people in his best-selling book "Pilken's Promise-The Way for Young People to Live Longevity".

Super Chihuo 1: Acai. Isabel is the fruit of a palm tree, which is wild in the tropical rain forest of Brazil. Research shows that this small fruit is one of the most nutritious and energetic foods in the world. Experts point out that sun exposure contains highly concentrated antioxidant components, which can help maintain the health of cardiovascular system and digestive system.

Super Food 2: Onions. Garlic, onion, onion and other onions contain a special spicy ingredient, which can stimulate the human body to produce glutathione. Glutathione is the most effective antioxidant in the liver, which can help the liver improve its detoxification ability and eliminate carcinogens.

Super Food 3: Barley. Barley contains a lot of soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fiber can help the body metabolize fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates and lower cholesterol; Insoluble fiber contributes to the health of digestive system and prevents cancer.

Super food 4: algae food. Seaweed can reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, improve immunity and prevent cancer.

Super food five: buckwheat. Buckwheat contains more protein than rice, wheat and millet. Among them, high content of amino acids can effectively lower cholesterol and control blood sugar. Among them, flavonoids are good for blood circulation and heart health, and are called blood-enriching foods.

Super food 6: beans. Beans are rich in protein. As long as it is used with grain, it can provide all the amino acids needed by the human body.

Super food seven: Chili. Capsaicin contained in pepper can not only stimulate your sense of taste, but also has the functions of anti-infection, analgesia and cancer prevention, which plays an important role in heart health.

Super Food 8: Nuts. Nut is the kernel and fruit of food, which contains a lot of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory elements. Nuts can make your heart healthier and have anti-cancer effects.

Super food 9: bean sprouts. Bean sprouts contain a lot of concentrated enzymes, which makes bean sprouts easier to digest than mature beans. Bean sprouts are also rich in antioxidants, which can delay aging.

Super food 10: fermented food such as yogurt. Beneficial bacteria in fermented foods such as yogurt can improve human immunity and inhibit chronic inflammation.