Millet porridge is one of the traditional health-care and fitness foods in China, which is rich in nutrition. For the elderly, especially those with weak digestive ability and weak body, eating millet porridge properly can bring many benefits. The following are some benefits of eating millet porridge for the elderly:

1. Moisturize the intestines and stomach

Because millet contains a lot of dietary fiber and vitamins, it can not only increase the smooth muscle tension of gastrointestinal tract, but also prevent constipation and make defecation smoother. For the elderly, this mild stimulation will increase the secretion of gastric secretions and improve gastrointestinal problems such as dry mouth.

2. Improve immunity

Millet is rich in nutrients, such as vitamin B, iron, zinc, magnesium and folic acid, which can effectively keep the body running normally. In particular, B vitamins can promote blood circulation and enhance the efficacy of the heart and immune system, thus improving the natural resistance of the elderly.

Enhance your physical strength

Carbohydrates in millet can provide a lot of energy needed by human body and provide sufficient power for physical activities. In addition, it also contains some trace elements and protein, which can effectively enhance the physical strength of the elderly and make them more energetic.

supplement nutrition

Millet contains a high proportion of high-quality protein, which has the function of maintaining nutritional balance. Many old people are prone to lack of protein. Eating millet porridge can better meet the nutritional needs of the body.

Relieve nerves, hypnotize

Glauber's salt, sitosterol and other ingredients in millet porridge have sedative, sedative and hypnotic effects, which is a good conditioning method for insomnia and anxiety of the elderly. Not only that, these ingredients can also protect the gastric mucosa.

The above is the answer of Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.