1, watermelon
It has the functions of relieving vexation, quenching thirst, diuresis and hangover, and its sugar conjugate has the function of lowering blood pressure.
2. Longan
It has the effects of nourishing and strengthening, calming the nerves and enriching blood, and is especially suitable for the elderly who have poor sleep at night.
3. Pierce
Cold can moisten lung, eliminate phlegm, relieve cough and treat constipation. The folk method of treating cough with Sydney rock sugar is more suitable for the elderly with chronic bronchitis.
4.pineapple
Pineapple contains enzymes that can digest meat, so it helps digestion and absorption. For the elderly with poor digestion, it helps digestion. In addition, sugar, salt and enzyme in pineapple have diuretic effect, which is beneficial to patients with nephritis and hypertension.
5.persimmons
It contains more vitamins and sugar than ordinary fruit. Has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving restlessness, promoting fluid production, moistening lung, resolving phlegm, invigorating spleen, regulating intestine and lowering blood pressure. Raw food can cure constipation, and cooked food can astringent and stop diarrhea, which is very suitable for the elderly. However, due to the cold, people who are weak and sick should not eat more, and should eat after meals.
6.bananas
Has the functions of relieving cough, moistening intestine and lowering blood pressure. It contains vitamins a, b, c, e, p and so on. Among them, vitamin P is beneficial to the elasticity of blood vessel wall and is suitable for people with hypertension and obesity. Vitamin E can increase the number of cell divisions and help to prolong life. Banana is cold, and people with gastrointestinal deficiency and cold should not eat it, otherwise it will easily lead to diarrhea.
7. Apple
In addition to a variety of vitamins, it also contains astringent organic acids such as tannic acid. The fine cellulose and pectin in apples can soften the stool and gently stimulate the intestinal wall. Organic acids can also stimulate intestinal mucosa and play a laxative role. Apple also contains a lot of potassium, which can participate in the metabolism of sodium and excrete it, which is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
The above kinds of fruits are suitable for the elderly, because the digestive function of the elderly becomes very weak, so no matter what you eat, don't overdo it, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort. When the elderly eat fruit, they should choose according to their different constitutions. People who are more prone to diarrhea should eat less watermelons and pears.