The weather gets colder, and many elderly people will stew tonics for the younger people and children in their families. However, in order to better absorb these nourishing tonics, we need to first regulate our stomachs so that we can better and faster absorb nutrients. Let's take a look at what foods can help maintain our stomachs in our daily lives.
What foods are good for maintaining our stomachs?
1. Okra
Okra has become quite common in recent years. Okra itself is a vegetable with high nutritional value. So, can eating okra help maintain our stomachs? Experts say that the mucilage in okra can effectively protect the gastric mucosa and promote gastrointestinal motility, preventing constipation.
2. Potato
Potatoes are root vegetables that many people like to eat. It is also known that eating potatoes has certain effects on maintaining our stomachs. Experts say that potatoes are rich in vitamin C, which not only prevents gastric ulcers but also promotes the healing of gastric ulcers. Therefore, eating potatoes regularly can help maintain our stomachs.
3. Coriander
Although many people cannot accept the smell of coriander, it cannot be denied that coriander has a good stomach-nourishing effect. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coriander has the effect of harmonizing the stomach and promoting digestion. If you have poor digestion, it is better to eat more coriander to improve the digestion problem.
4. Peanut
Peanuts are snacks that many people eat while drinking. But do you know that peanuts have a stomach-nourishing effect? I believe many people don't know. In fact, peanuts can not only nourish the stomach but also moisten the lungs. However, eating too many peanuts can easily cause inflammation, so it is recommended to eat boiled peanuts to avoid excessive internal heat.
5. Papaya
People's impression of papaya should stay on "breast enhancement", but experts believe that papaya can also help maintain our stomachs. Papaya can effectively relieve stomach pain, so friends with stomach problems can eat some papaya to alleviate the pain. However, papaya is cold in nature, so it is not suitable for people with cold stomachs or weak constitutions to eat too much.
Other things to do to maintain our stomachs
1. Regular eating habits
Most modern stomach problems are caused by irregular eating habits. So, if you want to regulate your stomach, you must ensure regular and moderate meals. Avoid overeating and unhealthy eating habits. Only in this way can you effectively maintain your stomach.
2. A cheerful mood
The mood also has an impact on our health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that people who often feel low and have excessive worries can cause abnormal digestion. Therefore, people who like to think about problems or work while eating should change this bad habit.
3. Massage and regulation
If you have stomach problems, you can easily massage your abdomen to regulate it. If you feel stomach pain, you can rub your hands together to generate heat and gently press your abdomen, or place the warm palms on the painful area. This can relieve stomach pain.
