“Ten people, nine stomachs,” it is becoming more and more common for modern people to suffer from stomach problems. Irregular diet, stimulating foods, and unhealthy habits all can have a certain impact on our gastrointestinal health. Many people immediately reach for painkillers to relieve stomach pain or acidity when symptoms occur, but in fact, this is only a temporary solution. If your stomach is not well, eating these 5 kinds of foods more can protect the gastric mucosa and keep stomach problems at bay.
For those with stomach problems, eating more of these 5 foods can repair the gastric mucosa and prevent stomach diseases.
1. Millet. Millet is a very good grain for nourishing the spleen and stomach, especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach or poor digestion. When cooking millet porridge at home, you will notice a sticky substance forming on the surface of the porridge after it cools slightly; this is actually millet oil, which not only protects the gastric mucosa, supplements qi and blood, but also warms the kidneys and nourishes the spleen, effectively relieving gastrointestinal weakness. Millet is rich in high-quality protein and dietary fiber, with excellent effects in moisturizing the intestines and stomach, promoting digestion, and facilitating bowel movements and detoxification, making it an excellent food for nourishing the stomach.
2. Dandelion. Don’t just think of dandelion as a wild grass you played with in childhood; in traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion is considered a “natural antibiotic” with high nutritional value. Dandelion leaves have good anti-tumor properties; brewing fresh dandelion leaves in boiling water has a good anti-tumor effect and can boost the body’s immunity. Dandelion can eliminate Helicobacter pylori that triggers stomach diseases, repair damaged gastric mucosa, and be very beneficial for the gastrointestinal system!
3. Peanuts. Peanuts are widely known as the “longevity fruit” for their rich nutrition. Regular consumption of peanuts can lower cholesterol, improve memory, and promote physical development. Peanuts are a high-satiety food; simply eating a few peanuts can reduce the intake of other high-calorie foods, alleviate gastrointestinal burden, and aid in weight loss. Especially the red skin of peanuts can help women supplement blood and nourish blood; women can eat more of it.
4. Carrots. Carrots are affectionately called “little ginseng” by many for their high dietary value in nourishing the intestines and stomach and calming the five internal organs. Carrots are rich in dietary fiber that enhances intestinal peristalsis and promotes intestinal lubrication and bowel movement. Regular consumption of carrots can also clear the liver, brighten the eyes, and prevent myopia; households with children may consider eating more carrots.
5. Pumpkin. Pumpkin tonifies the middle and boosts qi; the vitamins it contains can effectively protect the gastric mucosa. The pectin in pumpkin can adsorb bacteria and harmful substances in food, clean the intestines, detoxify, protect the intestines and stomach from irritation, and prevent gastric ulcers. Those with poor digestion and frequent stomach pain can eat more pumpkin; steamed pumpkin and pumpkin porridge are excellent choices.
When nurturing the stomach, the most important thing is actually to adjust to healthy eating habits that suit you. Remember the four “don’ts” for stomach care: do not skip breakfast, do not eat oily foods for lunch, do not overeat at dinner, and avoid late-night snacks. With persistence, everyone’s gastrointestinal health will improve gradually.
