There are many reasons for poor gastrointestinal health, but many people don't know what to avoid when they have gastroenteritis. I will teach you the dietary taboos for poor gastrointestinal health!
【Causes of Poor Gastrointestinal Health】
1. Irregular or excessive eating; poor dietary habits such as a preference for heavy flavors and long-term consumption of spicy, greasy, and stimulating foods;
2. Excessive fatigue can cause inadequate blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract, hormonal imbalance, and reduced gastric acid and mucus, which can damage the gastric mucosa;
3. Excessive mental stress, long-term exposure to stress can affect appetite, hinder the absorption of food by the gastrointestinal tract, and lead to poor gastrointestinal health.
【Dietary Taboos for Poor Gastrointestinal Health】
Firstly, sweet foods should be avoided when you have gastroenteritis. Sweet foods generally contain lactose, which is difficult to digest and requires the liver to secrete a large amount of bile for digestion. Over time, this can lead to the growth of bile bacteria, damage the immune system, and worsen gastroenteritis.
Secondly, it is best to avoid broccoli and cabbage when you have gastroenteritis. Although they are highly nutritious vegetables rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, high-fiber vegetables can increase your stomach capacity and accumulate excess gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
Thirdly, citrus juice should be avoided when you have gastroenteritis because it is acidic. Drinking too much of it can irritate the esophagus, causing redness and swelling. Excessive consumption can also cause diarrhea.
Lastly, legumes and raw onions should be avoided. It is well known that legume products can cause indigestion and produce gas, leading to symptoms such as burping and bloating. Raw onions are also irritating and can cause discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract when consumed in large quantities.
【Dietary Recommendations】
Sweet Potato and Chestnut Pork Soup
Sweet potatoes are neutral in nature and have a sweet taste. They can nourish the spleen, invigorate the qi, nourish the middle, warm the stomach, and nourish the five organs. They can also aid digestion, reduce accumulation, and promote weight loss.
Ingredients: 250g pork ribs, 1 sweet potato, spring onion, ginger, salt (to taste).
Method: Wash the pork ribs and peel and cut the sweet potato into chunks. Use an appropriate amount of spring onion and ginger. Make a small cut on the chestnut shell with a knife (do not cut it open, just break the shell). Boil water in a pot and blanch the pork ribs. Remove and rinse. Put all the ingredients in an electric stew pot and stew for two hours. Add a little salt before serving.
