Many people nowadays, due to overly stressful work and irregular meal times, are prone to gastrointestinal problems, and may even develop acute gastritis. Over time, this can lead to chronic stomach diseases. Previously, we discussed how to manage poor gastrointestinal health. People with such issues should pay attention to daily care for their stomach and intestines. So, what should one eat with a bad stomach? And what should one avoid?
One, Increase Fiber Intake
Vegetables, fruits, brown rice, and oatmeal are all good sources of fiber. For individuals with thin digestive tract mucosa or ulcers, it is best to choose staples or vegetables with finer fibers and high water-soluble fiber content. At the same time, consume more stomach-nourishing foods, such as more cheese, burdock, papaya, and wood ear mushrooms. The effects and functions of papaya include strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion.
Two, Avoid Acidic, Cold, and Hard Foods
Those with a weak stomach should eat less acidic fruit like apples and pears. You can eat more bananas and kiwis, and drinking a moderate amount of honey (such as rapeseed honey, chrysanthemum honey, or huaihua honey) is also a good choice. Avoid smoking, alcohol, cold and hard foods, and try to eat less sticky, high-viscosity foods like glutinous rice, as they can easily cause indigestion. Drinking a cup of hot milk or soy milk in the morning and evening can provide more lasting therapeutic effects through diet.
Three, Eat a Balanced Diet High in Nutrition, Soft, and Easy to Digest
Choose a balanced diet plan that is nutritious, soft, and easy to digest, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, fish, and lean meat. Process and cook them to make them soft, easily digestible, and non-irritating to the stomach and intestines. Also, ensure adequate intake of calories, protein, and vitamins. At the same time, choose foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The staple food should mainly consist of wheat-based products. You can feel free to eat more of whatever foods are known to nourish the stomach.
Four, Avoid Foods with Strong Mechanical and Chemical Irritation
Mechanical irritation can increase damage to the mucosa and destroy the gastric mucosal barrier, such as coarse grains, celery, leeks, snow cabbage, bamboo shoots, and dried fruits. Chemical irritation can increase gastric acid secretion and irritate the gastric mucosa, such as coffee, strong tea, strong liquor, and rich meat broths.
Five, Eat Small, Frequent Meals
Eat at regular intervals each day, in moderate portions, without overeating. If possible, it is best to have several small meals, about 5-7 meals a day.
Six, Cooking Methods
You can use cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, quick-boiling, stewing, braising, and simmering. It is not advisable to use methods like pan-frying, deep-frying, stir-frying, sweet and sour cooking, or cold mixing for food preparation.
Seven, Maintain a Pleasant Mood
When eating, be in a cheerful mood and chew slowly to aid digestion. Prepare tasty meals according to your own dietary habits. Provide soft foods with little coarse fiber.