From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 030 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: This piece discusses the principles of dietary hygiene, emphasizing the importance of proper food digestion and temperature. It offers guidance on optimizing eating habits to promote better health.
The Art of Eating Well
(Original Title: 食的衛生)
The digestion of food follows the principle of starting with digesting liquids. Fruits and easily digestible items take about an hour to fully break down, while harder foods may require up to five hours. Therefore, it’s advisable to massage the abdomen to aid digestion, especially for the elderly, in order to avoid health issues. Eating too quickly can also hinder effective digestion, so meals should be consumed at a comfortable pace.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent