Eating too much can easily lead to indigestion. So, what foods are good for digestion after a meal? And what fruits are best? Let's take a look at which fruits can aid digestion after a meal.
1. Papaya
Papaya, long known for its skin-whitening and low-calorie properties, tops the fruit list for the first time. The papain in papaya has excellent skin-whitening effects. Recent research by scientists has also found that the papain enzyme in papaya's milky juice can help the human body break down meat protein. Eating a small amount of papaya after a meal can help prevent gastric ulcers, gastroenteritis, and indigestion.
2. Orange
Oranges and tangerines are rich in vitamin C and lutein, and have strong antioxidant effects. Like tangerines, mangoes are also high in carotene. Although they are rich in nutritional value, you should not eat too much in a short period of time. Otherwise, the high concentration of carotene in the blood will deposit in the skin, causing the skin to turn yellow and leading to carotenemia.
3. Strawberry
The latest research has found that strawberries also have the effects of strengthening gums, freshening breath, and soothing the throat. Strawberries are sweet and juicy, and also have a certain anti-cancer effect.
4. Apple
There is a Western proverb: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Compared to last year, although apples are still on the list, their ranking has dropped. This is mainly because there are many varieties of apples worldwide, but their quality is uneven. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has led to an increase in the sugar content of apples, while their vitamin content has decreased. Director Gesheng pointed out that apples are high in dietary fiber, which can have a two-way regulatory effect on gastrointestinal function. Eating apples when you have diarrhea can have a good astringent effect, and when you are constipated, apples can help relieve symptoms.