The National Health Commission held a press conference on the 22nd to introduce the relevant situation of "seasonal solar terms and health". At the meeting, a reporter asked, "Adding beans and milk is very important for improving dietary quality, promoting health, and other aspects. What are the benefits of adding beans and milk? How to scientifically increase the intake of beans and milk in daily diet?
Regarding this, Yu Kang, chief physician of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, introduced that first of all, let's take a look at soybeans. It should be said that soybeans and their products have a very high nutritional value, containing a very rich amount of protein, and these proteins are all high-quality proteins. At the same time, it also contains a very rich amount of unsaturated fatty acids, and is rich in micronutrients such as calcium and potassium, as well as vitamin E. Also, it contains beneficial plant compounds such as soy isoflavones and plant sterols for health. So we say that the nutritional composition of soybeans is very complete and three-dimensional.
Yu Kang said that regularly eating soybeans can have significant health benefits for different groups of people, such as being helpful for the overall growth and development of children and adolescents. For adults, regular consumption of soybeans can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and female breast cancer to a certain extent. For the elderly, tofu or soy products are a very good source of high-quality protein supplementation due to their taste and ease of chewing and swallowing. So, it is helpful in slowing down muscle decay in the elderly and improving their muscle condition. For healthy adults, the recommended daily intake of soybeans and their products is 15-25g, which can add different types, such as soybean milk, tofu, shredded tofu, dried tofu, Rolls of dried bean milk creams, etc., which are all different types of sources. You can choose your favorite soybean products to eat, and it is recommended to integrate them into three meals a day, which is helpful for protein supplementation. For the whole vegetarian population, it is recommended to increase the intake to 50-80 grams per day, and for the egg casein population, it is recommended to consume 25-60 grams per day.
Yu Kang stated that milk and its dairy products are also rich in high-quality protein and an important source of calcium. They can also provide us with trace elements such as vitamin B2, iron, and zinc. It is recommended that adults consume 300-500 milliliters of liquid milk or an equivalent amount of dairy products per day. You can choose different types of milk or dairy products, and use milk or dairy products as important ingredients for cooking, which can add different flavors and tastes to various foods or dishes during the cooking process.
