Tofu is not suitable for the elderly to eat frequently

　　The protein content of tofu and soy products is higher than that of soybeans, and tofu protein is a complete protein. It not only contains eight essential amino acids for the human body, but its proportion is also close to the needs of the human body, and its nutritional value is high. Tofu also contains fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, tofu is sweet in taste and cool in nature, and enters the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians. It has the effects of replenishing qi and neutralizing phlegm, promoting body fluids and moisturizing, clearing away heat and detoxifying. It can be used to treat red eyes, quench thirst, and relieve sulfur and soju poison. Although tofu is good, there are disadvantages to eating too much, and too much can also be harmful. healthy。

　　1. Promote the formation of arteriosclerosis. American medical experts pointed out that soy products are extremely rich in methionine, which can be converted into cysteine ​​under the action of enzymes. Cysteine ​​can damage the endothelial cells of the arterial wall and easily cause cholesterol and triglycerides to be deposited on the arterial wall, promoting the formation of arteriosclerosis.

　　2. Lead to iodine deficiency. The soybeans used to make tofu contain a substance called saponin, which not only prevents atherosclerosis, but also promotes the excretion of iodine in the body. Long-term excessive consumption of tofu can easily cause iodine deficiency and lead to iodine deficiency disease.

　　3. Promote gout attacks. Tofu contains a lot of purine. Gout patients with abnormal purine metabolism and patients with increased blood uric acid concentration may easily cause gout attacks if they eat more tofu, so gout patients should eat less.

　　4. Cause indigestion. Tofu is extremely rich in protein. Eating too much at one time not only hinders the body's absorption of iron, but can also easily cause protein indigestion, bloating, and diarrhea and other discomfort symptoms.

　　5. Increase the burden on the kidneys. Under normal circumstances, the plant proteins that people eat into the body undergo metabolic changes, and finally most of them become nitrogen-containing waste and are excreted by the kidneys. As people age, the ability of the kidneys to excrete waste decreases. At this time, if you do not pay attention to your diet, eat a lot of tofu, and consume too much plant-based protein, it will inevitably increase the nitrogen-containing waste generated in the body, increase the burden on the kidneys, and further weaken kidney function, which is not good for your health.

　　It can be seen that although tofu is good, it is not suitable to eat it every day, and do not eat too much at one time. elderly and kidney disease, iron deficiency anemia Patients with , gout, and arteriosclerosis should control their consumption. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tofu is cold in nature and should not be eaten by people with a cold stomach, those who are prone to diarrhea, bloating, spleen deficiency, and those with kidney deficiency who often experience spermatorrhea.