"What foods are good for nourishing the stomach?"
Due to the increasing pressure of modern life, people often forget to eat for work, which, over time, can easily lead to stomach problems, frequent stomachaches, and indigestion. Therefore, we must pay attention to nourishing our stomachs. Nourishing the stomach requires a fundamental approach from the inside out, which necessitates the use of food for replenishment. Below are some recommended foods for stomach nourishment:
Stomach Nourishing Recipe [1]
Ingredients for Peanut and Millet Porridge:
- 50g of millet
- 50g of peanut kernels
- 30g of red beans
- Appropriate amounts of osmanthus sugar and rock sugar
Preparation:
- Soak the millet, peanut kernels, and red beans in clean water for 4 hours, then rinse them thoroughly and set aside.
- Fill a pot with an appropriate amount of water, add the peanut kernels and red beans, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the millet, cook until the grains are tender, the peanut kernels and red beans are soft, and then add rock sugar and osmanthus sugar.
Radish Seed Congee: Fry radish seeds, grind them into powder, and cook with rice to make congee. Suitable for those with bloating and lack of appetite, or a sour taste in the mouth.
4. Although soy milk is good, it is cold in nature, and the same applies to milk. People with stomach problems should consume them in moderation or avoid them altogether.
5. Steamed bread can nourish the stomach; it's worth trying as a staple food.
6. Other fruits and vegetables are essential for the human body, so they should be consumed in sufficient quantities. However, it's best to cook them softer before eating, as this is easier on the stomach. Vegetables and fruit peels contain more fiber, which can be consumed moderately but not excessively as they are not easily digested. Fruits and melons, on the other hand, can be consumed relatively more.
7. People with stomach problems should avoid exercise after meals. It's best to rest until the food in the stomach is mostly digested before starting work or taking a slow walk, which is also beneficial for digestion. In general, it's not advisable to work after meals.
9. Papaya is suitable for the stomach and can be considered a stomach-nourishing food. However, those with excessive stomach acid should not consume too much. Moreover, it's essential to remember that the stomach prefers warmth and dislikes coldness. Besides icy foods, other cold foods like green bean paste should also be avoided.
In conclusion, stomach problems are chronic and cannot be rushed. Only gradual nourishment can help. Start by improving lifestyle habits: eat three meals a day until seven-eighths full, consume plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink more water, exercise regularly, avoid spicy and greasy foods, refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol as much as possible, and eat fruit, especially apples, an hour after meals to aid digestion. This will gradually bring the stomach back to health.
