“On the 23rd, sticky sugar cakes; on the 24th, sweep the house; on the 25th, make tofu; on the 26th, butcher for the New Year; on the 27th, wash and cleanse; on the 28th, paste window flowers; on the 29th, steam mantou; on the 30th, stay up all night.” In a few days, it will be our traditional festival—the Spring Festival. Going home for the New Year inevitably involves eating and drinking. This sudden overindulgence can overwhelm our delicate digestive systems, leading to indigestion. But don't worry, as long as you have the six foods we introduce below, you can easily handle any banquet.
Apples
Apples can stimulate intestinal peristalsis. This is because the cellulose in apples stimulates intestinal movement, accelerates bowel movements, and thus has a laxative effect.
Cabbage
Cabbage can promote gastrointestinal motility. This is because cabbage contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal movement, aid digestion, and prevent constipation.
Yogurt
Yogurt can supplement lactic enzymes. This is because yogurt is rich in lactic acid, which can break down the lactose in milk into lactic acid.
Orange Peel
The digestive promotion effect of orange peel is mainly due to the volatile oils it contains, which stimulate the digestive tract, increase gastric juice secretion, and promote gastrointestinal motility.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain a special component, lycopene, which aids digestion and diuresis, and can help gastric juice digest fats.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn has the effect of resolving meat-induced indigestion. Traditional Chinese medicine points out that hawthorn is a top-grade remedy for this, containing various organic acids such as hawthorn acid, and a lipase. After entering the stomach, it can enhance enzymatic activity, promote the digestion of meat, and help in the conversion of cholesterol.
The above are the six foods that can relieve indigestion, introduced in detail for you. It should be noted that indigestion can lead to diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and even the occurrence of stomach cancer. Therefore, during New Year's gatherings, we should avoid overeating and drink less alcohol.