Because the intensity of mental labor is greater than the intensity of physical labor, most mental workers are weak and prone to neurasthenia syndrome. Therefore, from the perspective of health, longevity and improved work efficiency, mental workers should not only pay attention to scientific brain use, but also pay attention to reasonable nutrition and correct food selection. Because food is used in the right way and nutritional balance can strengthen the body and delay aging. Moreover, food can also cure diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine has said that "medicine and food are of the same origin" since ancient times. So, what foods should mental workers take? Nutritionists believe that the best food for mental workers should include the following: 1. Longan "Litchi is the most expensive food, and longan is the most beneficial food." This is Li Shizhen’s evaluation of longan and lychee. Longan is rich in nutrients. According to analysis, longan pulp is rich in glucose, sucrose, tartaric acid, protein, fat, vitamins A, B and other substances. On the other hand, longan is a medicinal food with multiple functions. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that longan is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and has the functions of benefiting the heart and spleen, replenishing qi and blood, and calming the mind. It is a good tonic. The ancient pharmaceutical book "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" says that "longan calms the mind, strengthens the soul, and stimulates the mind." "Compendium of Materia Medica" says longan "Appetizing and benefiting the spleen, replenishing deficiency and increasing wisdom", longan is mainly used to treat dizziness, insomnia, palpitations, deficiency, post-illness or postpartum physical weakness. 2. Soybeans and their products Soybeans mainly contain glycinin, which is a high-quality plant protein. Soybean oil is also rich in essential amino acids and phospholipids, which has high nutritional value and can enhance cerebrovascular function, inhibit the accumulation of cholesterol in the body, and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. 3. The heart, brain, liver and kidney of animal offal animals are rich in high-quality proteins and lipids (phospholipids and lecithin, etc.), which are excellent foods for brain supplementation. 4. Red dates Red dates have high nutritional value and are known as woody foods in my country. They can not only be used as a staple food, but are also good for replenishing qi. Red dates are rich in glucose, sucrose, vitamins C and P, as well as protein, trace elements and other nutrients. Red dates are an authentic traditional Chinese medicine. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" says, "Jujubes control evil qi in the heart and soul, soothe the heart and nourish the spleen, help the twelve meridians, calm the stomach qi, clear the nine orifices, replenish qi, reduce body fluids, and reduce qi deficiency and convulsions." , heavy limbs, and hundreds of medicines.” "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says that "Jujube has the functions of moistening the heart and lungs, relieving coughs, nourishing the five internal organs, treating deficiency, and removing gastrointestinal qi". "Famous Doctors" clearly states that jujube can "replenish the energy of the middle box and strengthen the will." Among the people, jujube, which is sweet and warm in nature, is not only a commonly used medicine to nourish the spleen and stomach, nourish blood and liver, but is also a food for health care, beauty and beauty. 5. Sesame Sesame has unique nourishing, strengthening and longevity effects. According to a report by a specialized research team in Japan, xylan substances extracted from sesame seeds have an inhibitory effect on the production of cancer cells and can inhibit the production of aging-causing peroxides in the body. This is the latest example of the body-building, anti-aging effects of sesame. In fact, as early as the Qing Dynasty, my country's "Compendium of Materia Medica" gave a pertinent summary of the unique effects of sesame on strengthening the body. Sesame nourishes lung qi, benefits the liver and kidneys, moistens the five internal organs, fills the marrow, strengthens bones and muscles, improves ears and eyes, and resists hunger. Thirst, black beard and hair. Sesame seeds are rich in protein, fat and essential fatty acids and linolenic acid. In addition, the content of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin B is also high, making it a cheap and good product for strengthening the body. 6. Walnuts The kernels of walnuts are rich in fat (the main component is linoleic acid, which is essential for the human body), protein, and carbohydrates. In addition, they also contain calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium and other minerals and vitamins A and B. ,C,E. According to traditional Chinese medicine, walnuts are sweet and warm in nature and have the functions of nourishing qi and blood, tonifying the kidneys and essence, warming the lungs and laxatives, relieving coughs and reducing phlegm, moisturizing muscles and black hair, strengthening teeth and tonifying deficiency, strengthening muscles and bones, and nourishing the body. It is a good food supplement for those with weak constitution and neurasthenia syndrome. 7. Honey Honey has a sweet and mild taste, and has the effects of nourishing, moisturizing and detoxifying. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" lists it as a high-quality body care product. According to modern nutrition analysis, honey contains 35% glucose, 40% fructose, a variety of inorganic salts with concentrations similar to human serum, and also contains a variety of vitamins and trace amounts of iron, calcium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, etc. elements as well as amylase, oxidase, reductase, etc. Modern medicine believes that honey can enhance physical fitness, improve immune function, nourish the heart muscle, protect the liver, lower blood pressure, prevent vascular sclerosis and moisturize the intestines. 8. Onions and garlic Onions and garlic contain fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, both of which can increase the secretion of human digestive juices. , thereby improving appetite and digestive function. In addition, it can also inhibit various fungal, bacterial and protozoal infections, and has the ability to sterilize, reduce inflammation, and prevent and treat various diseases. In particular, garlic also has certain anti-cancer effects. Eating onions and garlic regularly can not only lower blood lipids, blood sugar and blood pressure, but also nourish the brain. Of course, the intake of onions and garlic should be moderate. Eating more will be harmful rather than beneficial. In addition, what foods should be taboo for mental workers? Generally speaking, mental workers should avoid eating acidic foods. We know that the food people eat every day can be divided into two categories according to their acidity and alkalinity. Foods containing phosphorus, chlorine, and sulfur, such as rice, flour, fish, meat, eggs, sugar, peanuts, beer, etc. are acidic foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, kelp, milk, tea, etc. are alkaline foods .
Under normal circumstances, the human body's blood is weakly alkaline (PH value is 7.35 to 7.45). If you eat too much acidic food, the blood will become acidic and "acidosis" will occur. As a result, it will easily make people fatigue and reduce their resistance. Moreover, constipation, dental caries, and rickets can occur, especially in mental workers, which can cause mental workers to have reduced thinking ability, memory loss, and neurasthenic syndrome. Therefore, mental workers should not be partial to acidic foods, but should pay attention to a reasonable combination of acidic and alkaline foods, and try to supplement as much as possible the aforementioned soybeans and their products, animal offal, longan, red dates, sesame seeds, walnuts, honey and other foods.