In fact, as far as nourishing the stomach is concerned, there is no panacea that can have an excellent therapeutic effect on the stomach. More needs to be adjusted from the aspects of diet, which is the correct way to open the stomach. So, there are so many foods that help to nourish the stomach, which kind of food is better for nourishing the stomach?
First, coarse grains such as wheat germ.
Wheat germ, known as the "God of Gastrointestinal Protection", is rich in dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and it is a kind of pure natural coarse grain food with high nutrition.
According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, "Wheat germ can cure palpitation and insomnia, nourish the heart and soothe the nerves, nourish liver qi, stop diarrhea, lower blood pressure and strengthen the spleen and stomach". Wheat germ has the following effects on nourishing the stomach: ① it is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote the perfect operation of the digestive system and smooth the stomach; ② Rich B vitamins can promote the secretion of digestive juice; ③ Rich wheat germ protein and zinc can repair gastrointestinal mucosa well; ④ The mineral elements "iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc" are helpful to improve appetite and play an important role in maintaining gastrointestinal health. ⑤ The "king of cancer" selenium, vitamin E and glutathione contained in malt have antioxidant effects and can prevent the mutation of chronic stomach diseases.
On the program of Beijing Health [Yangshengtang] in 20 15, Yu Renwen, then a senior nutrition caterer in the General Hospital of Beijing Military Region, introduced the efficacy and function of wheat germ on human gastrointestinal health in detail, and strongly recommended people to eat more wheat germ at ordinary times.
Second, porridge food
Porridge food belongs to semi-liquid food, which can be digested by human body faster after entering the stomach, so it will not burden the digestive system, and many porridge foods have the function of protecting gastric mucosa, so they can help nourish the stomach. Especially people with bad stomachs often have poor digestive ability, so they should eat more porridge foods, such as millet porridge, wheat germ oatmeal, yam white rice porridge and so on.
Third, eat fruits and vegetables in moderation.
Vegetables are the main food. It is recommended that you eat green vegetables and dark vegetables. Like pumpkin, it has the title of "guardian angel of stomach" Pumpkin is rich in pectin, which can protect gastric mucosa properly, and can also reduce the external stimulation to the stomach, which is also suitable for people with stomach. Fruits that nourish and protect the stomach include pomegranate, grape, mango, apple, strawberry and papaya, but they are not limited to five kinds. Although most fruits have the effect of nourishing and protecting the stomach, they should not be eaten too much to avoid aggravating the gastrointestinal burden.
Generally speaking, for people who need to nourish their stomachs, the purpose of nourishing and protecting their stomachs can be achieved as long as they develop the habit of matching meat and vegetables, intensive cultivation of coarse grains, balanced diet and regular diet every day and reduce the burden on their stomachs.