What should a 40-year-old man make up in autumn?

Autumn is mainly based on moistening dryness, and it is necessary to "make up". Tonics vary from person to person. It is also qi deficiency, which is different from spleen deficiency, kidney deficiency and lung deficiency. How can I make it up to you? It is best to consult Chinese medicine. In addition, don't be too impatient when making up, and make up slowly. There are two ways of tonic in autumn: food tonic and medicine tonic. Generally speaking, food supplement is suitable for people with poor physique but no specific diseases, which can improve their physique and enhance their disease resistance. However, we should pay attention to the gradual supplement, starting with foods that are easy to digest and absorb, such as making tremella stew. If you have some diseases and chronic diseases, it is best to supplement them with drugs. There are also two kinds of drug supplements. If you are in good health, you can use general tonic to "make up"; If the body is deficient, it can be "nourished" with expensive drugs.

There are many things to eat this season, such as:

Animal kidney: Eating animal kidney has the function of tonifying kidney and replenishing essence, which is the concrete embodiment of the theory of "nourishing viscera with viscera" in traditional Chinese medicine. Because it is rich in protein, fat, vitamins and some rare trace elements, it has both nourishing and body-building functions.

Sea cucumber: it can tonify kidney and essence, nourish yin and strengthen yang. Rich in trace elements such as iodine and zinc. Can participate in regulating metabolism and reducing blood lipid. Protein and other polysaccharide components contained in it have the functions of lowering blood lipid and anticoagulation, promoting hematopoiesis, delaying aging, nourishing skin and repairing tissues.

Shrimp: skillful craftsman, tonifying kidney and strengthening yang, promoting lactation and detoxifying. It is rich in protein, lipids, minerals, vitamins, especially calcium and phosphorus, and is a good bone strengthening product. Shrimp meat extract also contains immune enhancing substances.

Like fruit, there are pears, sugar cane, apples, bananas, oranges, hawthorn and so on; Vegetables include lily, lotus seed, yam, lotus root, carrot, shepherd's purse, kelp, tomato and so on; There are eel, rabbit meat, chestnuts, peanuts, red dates and so on.

You can also have some radish soup. After autumn, radish competes with ginseng. Add some beef and mutton. Delicious and nutritious.

Men should also eat the following foods after the age of 40:

First: eat a certain amount of chromium.

Chromium helps to promote cholesterol metabolism and enhance the endurance of the body. In addition, under certain physical conditions, it can also promote muscle formation and avoid excess fat. Middle-aged men need at least 50 micrograms of chromium a day, while those men with high activity need 100~200 micrograms of chromium a day. It is difficult to get such a dose of chromium from food, so it is recommended that men take pharmaceutical preparations containing chromium, such as multivitamins and minerals, or drink beer.

Second: eat foods containing magnesium.

Magnesium helps to regulate human heart activity, lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease and improve male fertility. It is recommended that men eat 2 bowls of milk oatmeal and a banana for breakfast. Foods containing more magnesium include soybeans, baked potatoes, walnuts, oatmeal, macaroni and seafood.

Third: eat more foods containing vitamin e.

The main functions of vitamin E are: lowering cholesterol, removing garbage in the body and preventing cataracts. Peanut is rich in vitamin E, but it is difficult for people to get enough vitamin E from these foods. Therefore, it is recommended that men take 10 microgram of vitamin E every day.

Fourth: eat foods containing vitamin A.

Vitamin A helps to improve people's immunity, prevent cancer and protect people's eyesight. An adult man needs to take 1000 micrograms of vitamin A every day, but excessive intake is harmful to his health. Foods containing more vitamin A include liver, dairy products, fish, tomatoes, carrots, apricots, cantaloupes and so on.

Fifth: eat foods containing vitamin b6.

Vitamin b6 helps to improve people's immunity. Vitamin b6 can prevent skin cancer and kidney calculi. Men need 2 mg of vitamin b6 every day, which is equivalent to the content of two bananas. Foods containing more vitamin b6 include chicken, liver, potatoes, sunflower seeds, avocados and bananas.

Sixth: eat more foods containing vitamin C.

The main function of vitamin C is to improve people's immunity, prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke and cataract, protect teeth and gums, help wounds heal, fight asthma and treat male infertility. In addition, taking vitamin C on time can also delay the aging process. The foods with the highest vitamin C content are broccoli, green peppers, oranges, grape juice and tomatoes. American experts believe that the optimal requirement of vitamin C per person per day should be 200 ~ 300 mg, with a minimum of 60 mg. Half a glass of fresh orange juice can meet the minimum requirement of vitamin C per person per day. In addition, drinking half a glass of orange juice every day can prevent colds. People who smoke should eat more vitamin C.

Seventh: eat food containing zinc.

Zinc can ensure male sexual function and treat impotence. In addition, it helps to improve people's disease resistance. It is recommended that men consume 15 micrograms of zinc per person every day, especially for men who exercise heavily. Generally speaking, men only need to take 2/3 of this dose. However, the daily intake of zinc should not exceed 15 micrograms, because excessive use of zinc will affect the role of other minerals in the human body. 120g lean meat contains 5-7 micrograms of zinc. In addition, the zinc content in turkey, seafood and soybean is also high, which can be eaten in moderation.

Eighth: Eat foods rich in plant cellulose.

The main function of plant cellulose is to accelerate intestinal peristalsis, lower cholesterol and some bile salts, lower glucose and fatty acids in blood, and lower blood pressure. In addition, it can also eliminate some carcinogens and avoid rectal cancer. People will feel full after eating food rich in plant fiber, and they don't have to worry about accumulating excess calories, so they also have the effect of losing weight. It is suggested that men eat 18 ~ 20g plant fiber every meal. The main foods rich in plant fiber are wheat bran, whole wheat bread, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, apples, lettuce, cauliflower and celery.

Ninth: Drink more water.

No cell in the human body can lack water. For adults, 60e is water, 70 is water from liver, brain and skin, 45 is water from bones, and 80 is water from blood. If men want to keep their muscles healthy, they must drink enough water, because there is three times more water in muscles than in fat. Men of medium height must drink 8 glasses of water every day, while men who exercise a lot need more water.