Xu Yuzhen pointed out that vitamin A is one of the important nutrients for skin protection, and tomato is a good source of vitamin A.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] The skin starts to dry and itchy in winter, how to improve the symptoms?

In this regard, nutritionist Xu Yuzhen said that the goal can be achieved by changing living habits and adjusting diet, such as avoiding spicy, fried and other irritating foods to reduce inflammation.

In addition, winter itch is particularly likely to occur in malnourished elderly people, because the body's oil, protein and other nutrients are insufficient. Omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, fruits and vegetables can be supplemented to improve skin protection.

Xu Yuzhen posted on the Facebook fan page "Ivy Nutritionist's Health Classroom" and pointed out that the correct name of winter itch is fat-deficiency eczema. The human body will lose skin moisture due to many reasons (diet, living habits, diseases, etc.). When the weather is dry and cold, the skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed.

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6 strokes to improve winter itch

●Do a good job of moisturizing the body: You can apply moisturizing lotion on the body after taking a bath, or apply a thin layer of Vaseline on the hair-prone area.

●Bath water temperature should not be too high: too hot water temperature will easily take away skin oil, try to control the temperature at around 45 degrees, and do not wash for too long.

●Avoid excessive cleaning: Do not use bath products with strong cleaning power, or too frequent cleaning is not good.

●Pay attention to the maintenance of the affected area: Do not scratch hard when the skin is itchy to avoid bleeding. If there is redness, swelling and inflammation, you can use ice compresses to relieve it. If the situation is too serious, it is recommended to see a doctor for treatment.

●Dietary taboos: Avoid smoking, drinking, and eating spicy food, so as not to cause itching due to dilation of blood vessels.

Also eat less fried foods, grilled foods, and sweets to reduce inflammation.

●Nutrition needs to be supplemented: Itching in winter is particularly likely to occur in malnourished elderly people. It may be due to insufficient nutrients such as oil, protein, and vitamins in the body, resulting in insufficient skin protection, so special attention should be paid to diet.

Eat the right food to prevent winter itch

1. Eat good oil:

Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids can anti-inflammation, sources such as nut seeds, deep-sea fish, linseed oil, perilla seed oil, etc.

1 tablespoon of nut seeds per day, deep-sea fish at least 2 times a week; linseed oil and perilla seed oil can be poured on soup, toast, and salad.

In addition, vitamin E in oil also has the function of moisturizing the skin, and is rich in vegetable oils such as avocado, olive oil, and nuts.

2. Sufficient high-quality protein:

Many seniors may have poor teeth or poor swallowing ability, resulting in inability to eat meat, lack of protein, and dry and desquamated skin.

You can use dairy products, steamed eggs, softer fish, and soybean products (tofu, soy milk, dried tofu) to supplement high-quality protein, or cut the meat into smaller pieces, and then cook them softer to make them easier to swallow.

3. Sufficient fruits and vegetables:

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin A, which is one of the most important nutrients for skin protection. Carrots, tomatoes, papayas, spinach, cauliflower, kale, etc. are all good sources of vitamin A.

In addition, vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and must be eaten with oil to be absorbed.

Xu Yuzhen added that many fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals. These phytochemicals have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, and can also help reduce skin inflammation and redness.

●Recipe mix and match suggestions:

papaya milk, tomato scrambled eggs, nut yogurt, assorted chicken soup, vegetable hibiscus tofu stew, etc.

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