Dairy products, lean meats, fish, dried shrimp, egg yolks, salted eggs, century eggs, animal cartilage, beans, bean products, kelp, seaweed, etc., contain large amounts of protein or calcium. Excessive intake can make stools alkaline, dry, and scant, making them difficult to pass. Therefore, consumption should be reduced. B. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and spicy or irritating foods. C. Avoid gas-producing and hard-to-digest foods
Dried beans, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sweets should be consumed in moderation to avoid affecting stomach function and worsening symptoms. D. Avoid hard and greasy foods
Hard and greasy foods are even harder to digest and can worsen the condition after consumption, so they should be avoided. E. Avoid long-term consumption of glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains a large amount of dextrin, is quite sticky, has low expandability, and is not easily digested. For people with indigestion, long-term consumption of glutinous rice will worsen the condition. F. Do not be a picky eater with corn
The amino acid components in corn protein are fewer than in other grains and legumes. It lacks essential amino acids such as lysine, tryptophan, and threonine. The niacin in corn is of a bound type that cannot be absorbed or utilized by the human body. A diet focused on corn can lead to deficiencies in these nutrients, resulting in malnutrition. G. Sweet Potato
Not suitable for consumption by those with indigestion and abdominal fullness. "Bencao Shiyi" says: "Those with fullness in the middle should not eat too much, as it can cause qi stagnation." It is easy to produce gas after eating, leading to bloating. For those with indigestion and abdominal fullness, consumption can worsen the condition. H. Winter Melon
Not suitable for consumption by those with a weak and cold spleen and stomach. Winter melon is cold in nature and damages yang and the stomach. Excessive consumption can make the spleen and stomach even colder, weaken digestive function, and cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, loose stools, or diarrhea. I. Dried Tofu
Not suitable for consumption by the elderly, the post-illness, and the weak. Dried tofu is made by removing water from tofu. "Sui Xi Ju Yin Shi Pu" says: "Dried tofu is very hard and difficult to digest; it is not suitable for children, the elderly, the weak, or the post-illness." Consumption can easily lead to indigestion. J. Pigeon
Not suitable for consumption by those with food accumulation and stomach heat. For conditions of food accumulation and stomach heat, one should promote digestion and resolve stagnation, and avoid rich foods. This food is rich in flavor and can hinder the stomach and spleen, worsening the condition after consumption.
K. Crab, oysters, silkworm pupae, and clams should not be consumed.