Elderly people should not eat too much fried food

　　elderly Due to decreased digestive function, the smooth muscle fibers of various internal organs atrophy, the glands also atrophy, the gastric mucosa becomes thinner, gastrointestinal peristalsis weakens, and the digestion and absorption function is poor.
　　
　　In addition, the elderly have loose or fallen teeth, making it difficult for them to suck and chew, and fried foods are difficult to digest in the gastrointestinal tract. Some foods are wrapped in a layer of starch or batter and fried, which absorbs a lot of oil. Fried foods are very high in calories and can lead to obesity over time.
　　
　　In life, we often see that some elderly people like to eat some foods such as fried peanuts, crispy chicken, dry fried fish, soft fried pork tenderloin, sweet and sour charred meatballs, etc., and drink wine to accompany the meal.
　　
　　Some elderly people are accustomed to eating fried dough sticks, deep-fried cakes, and coke rings for breakfast. They must eat them every day. As a result, they have to consume a certain amount of fat every day, which leads to an increase in calories.
　　
　　In addition, many tests have proven that when oil is heated at high temperatures for too long or is used repeatedly, it can produce carcinogens. If fried food is eaten for a long time, harmful substances will accumulate in the body and have a pathogenic effect on the human body, so it is best to eat less.