The human body is prone to cold in winter, and with people's good appetite in winter, the burden on the stomach will increase, so stomach problems are more likely to recur in winter. So what are some good ways to nourish and protect the stomach in winter?
1. Three types of stomach-nourishing foods to eat regularly
1. Porridge:
When it comes to nourishing the stomach, porridge is definitely the best choice. It is very easy to digest, especially eight-treasure porridge, which is most suitable for people who need to nourish their stomach. This is because eight-treasure porridge in China contains a lot of peanuts, almonds, sugar, etc., and the calorie content is also very high. Regular consumption of it has a good protective effect on the stomach. In addition, fresh peanuts also contain a large amount of protein, fat, and other substances, which can effectively protect the intestines and stomach.
2. Milk:
Milk is very nutritious and can be said to be a perfect drink. Studies have found that milk also has a good effect on nourishing the stomach. The main functions of milk include nourishing the lungs and stomach, producing saliva, and moisturizing the colon. It has a good effect on stomach pain caused by yin deficiency, lack of fluids, and constipation. Modern medical research has found that milk has a very effective treatment effect on digestive ulcers, habitual constipation, and other conditions. Although milk has a good effect on nourishing the stomach, experts remind that patients with diarrhea, spleen deficiency, dampness syndrome, and other conditions are not suitable for excessive consumption of milk in daily life.
3. Soup:
In addition to porridge, another type of food also has the same effect of nourishing the stomach, and that is soup. However, it is worth noting that the soup should not be meat-based because meat-based soups also contain a large amount of acidic substances, which is not conducive to stomach nourishment. The best soup is vegetable soup, such as spinach, vermicelli, egg soup, etc. You can also add some chicken essence to season it, so that the stomach-nourishing effect will be more obvious.
2. How to nourish and protect the stomach in winter
1. Eat more "warm" foods.
In winter, people often eat lamb, dog meat to keep warm, but they are not aware that these hot foods can easily damage the stomach, causing excessive stomach fire. In fact, it is more suitable to eat some warm foods in winter. They not only protect the stomach but also strengthen the body and improve physical fitness. Warm meats include fish, beef, lean meat, etc., and fruits include longan, pomegranate, lychee, etc.
2. Drink a glass of warm water in the morning.
Many people feel dry throat after waking up in the morning. At this time, you can drink a glass of warm water, which can not only moisturize your throat but also dilute stomach acid and achieve acid-base balance. In addition, we can also drink a glass of warm water before breakfast to avoid indigestion caused by fasting.
3. Eat slowly during meals.
Not only in winter but also in any season, we should chew our food slowly during meals to better protect our stomach. During winter meals, we can eat some staple food first, then vegetables, meat, and soup. This eating order stimulates the secretion of saliva and amylase, improving the digestive ability of the stomach.
People with poor stomachs are most afraid of glutinous rice. I believe that many people have heard the elderly say "eat less zongzi if you have a poor stomach", but why is that? This is because zongzi is mainly made of glutinous rice, which is difficult to digest for people with poor stomachs. Therefore, it is better to eat less glutinous rice-based foods in winter to nourish and protect the stomach.
