According to Lien, a 29-year-old from Hanoi, beef and alcohol can lead to health issues such as constipation and heat in the body when consumed excessively. While beef is a nutritious food with warm properties that can nourish energy, blood, and strengthen tendons and bones, alcohol also has warm properties and can increase body heat when combined with beef.
When preparing beef, it is common to use hot spices like cinnamon, anise, ginger, lemongrass which can further increase the heat in the dish and hinder digestion when combined with alcohol. However, a small amount of wine can enhance the taste of the dish without overdoing it. It’s important to note that excessive alcohol consumption is not good for health, with recommended limits for both men and women to avoid negative health effects.
Individuals with certain health conditions should be cautious about consuming beef. Those with high blood pressure should limit beef intake due to its saturated fat content while individuals with hyperlipidemia should restrict beef consumption as it is high in cholesterol. For those with kidney stones, beef poultry fish should be limited as they are rich in protein and can increase oxalate levels in urine leading to stone formation.
It is crucial to be aware of the potential health risks associated with the consumption of beef and alcohol especially for individuals with specific health conditions.
