People with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness should pay special attention to their diet and accumulate some knowledge about food, which can help regulate the spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness. For example, honey, some people are not clear about its use and think that it is not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness. Is that really the case?
Can people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness drink honey water?
People with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness can drink honey water. In addition, honey contains many oligosaccharides, which can promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines and stomach, thereby maintaining the balance of the intestinal and stomach ecology. This is helpful for people with weak spleen and stomach. However, there are still some conditions and restrictions for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness to drink honey water.
According to the different sources of honey, it can be divided into two types: cool and warm. Warm honey can nourish the intestines and stomach without aggravating the symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness, so it is suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness. Honey contains acetylcholine, which acts on the parasympathetic nerves of the brain and can accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis. However, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness are prone to diarrhea, so if there is diarrhea, it is not suitable to consume honey water.
Which kind of honey is suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness?
As mentioned earlier, warm honey is suitable. Warm honey includes jujube flower honey, which can nourish blood and calm the mind, and honey with ginger, which can invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach. If these types of honey are not available, cool honey water can also be consumed in a warm state (below 50 degrees) in moderate amounts.
When is the best time to drink honey water for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness?
Honey water for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness is suitable for consumption 1-1.5 hours before breakfast or 2-3 hours after breakfast. This can nourish yin, moisturize dryness, quickly replenish energy, and avoid strong stimulation to the intestinal and stomach mucosa.
How to make honey water for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness?
Ingredients: Licorice and honey, both in moderate amounts.
Instructions: Put the licorice in a cup, add boiling water, cover the cup, and wait until the temperature is slightly hot (about below 50 degrees). Add an appropriate amount of honey, stir, and then consume while warm.
Efficacy: Licorice can inhibit gastric acid in honey, reduce the concentration of gastric acid, protect the gastric mucosa, and help with the possible gastrointestinal inflammation in people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness. Honey can nourish the intestines and stomach. In the case of controlling the amount used, it is suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness.
Dietary considerations for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness
1. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness should not drink honey on an empty stomach. If time is limited, honey can be spread on bread or mantou, which can fully retain the nutritional benefits of honey.
2. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness should try to avoid using raw and cold foods, such as bitter gourd, eggplant, raw lotus root, raw cucumber, honeysuckle, mint, tofu, etc.
