What are some snacks that are beneficial for the stomach?

The occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases can be extremely painful and uncomfortable, therefore, it is crucial to maintain a healthy stomach in daily life. It is recommended to choose snacks that are beneficial for the stomach, as eating appropriate amounts of snacks can strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite. Chestnuts, red dates, poria cocos cakes, and roasted sweet potatoes are all foods that are good for the stomach.

In autumn and winter, I believe that chestnuts are the best snacks. You can put some chestnuts in your bag and eat them anytime, the more you chew, the more delicious they become. Chestnuts have a sweet and warm taste, and they can nourish the spleen and stomach, strengthen yang and nourish the kidneys, promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. It is best to eat chestnuts as snacks between meals, or incorporate them into your meals, rather than eating a large amount after a meal.

Red dates have a sweet and warm taste, and they can nourish the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and promote the production of saliva, nourish the blood and calm the nerves. They are commonly used to treat symptoms such as insufficient qi, weak spleen and stomach, fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, and blood deficiency. There is also a folk saying that "eating three dates a day keeps you young forever" and "eating three dates a day keeps the doctor away". Therefore, you can eat jujubes or red dates as snacks every day.

Poria cocos has the functions of promoting urination and eliminating dampness, nourishing the spleen and stomach, and calming the nerves. Poria cocos is an expert in controlling obesity, as it can strengthen the spleen and stomach while controlling the generation of waste, and can also resolve waste that has already been produced. Additionally, the diuretic effect of poria cocos can help eliminate edema in the limbs.

Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and contain a large amount of sugar, protein, fat, and various vitamins and minerals that can be absorbed by the body to prevent and treat malnutrition. They can also tonify the middle and replenish qi, and are beneficial for conditions such as spleen and stomach deficiency and childhood malnutrition. However, it is not recommended to consume excessive amounts, and individuals with spleen and stomach dampness or qi stagnation and food retention diagnosed by traditional Chinese medicine should be cautious when eating sweet potatoes.