In recent years, an increasing number of people have suffered from stomach diseases. Stomach ailments bring not only pain but also seriously affect people's normal lives. Ultimately, the onset of stomach diseases is closely related to people's lifestyle habits and dietary routines. It can be observed that high-risk groups for stomach diseases are often those who are busy with work and under high pressure. These individuals often do not pay much attention to their diet, ultimately leading to stomach pain becoming a "common occurrence." In treating stomach diseases, in addition to focusing on medication for patients, dietary care must also be strengthened. This includes a reasonable daily routine and eating habits, adequate rest, abstaining from smoking and alcohol, and avoiding coffee and strong tea.
Why do people get stomach diseases?
The stomach diseases that people often refer to generally refer to gastritis and stomach and duodenal ulcers. They frequently occur between the ages of 40 and 50, with more cases in men than in women. There are many causes of stomach diseases, including heredity, environment, diet, medication, bacterial infections, as well as smoking and excessive drinking. The incidence of stomach diseases is very high among drivers, people with irregular meal times, and office workers. Most are caused by an unreasonable diet.
What should you eat if you have a stomach disease?
1. Supplement Vitamin C: Vitamin C has a protective effect on the stomach, so you should eat more vegetables and fruits rich in Vitamin C.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that potatoes have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, and promoting bowel movements. They can assist in treating habitual constipation, chronic stomach pain, and skin eczema.
3. Eat foods rich in high-quality protein and iron. Eat fresh green leafy vegetables, such as tomatoes, rapeseed, spinach, and carrots.
4. Choose viscous, easily digestible foods that are emptied slowly.
What should you pay attention to in your diet for a stomach disease?
1. Regular meals: Eating at regular times and in fixed amounts can form a conditioned reflex, which helps the secretion of digestive glands and is more conducive to digestion. You should eat moderate amounts each meal, and eat at set times. When the designated time arrives, you should eat proactively, regardless of whether you are hungry or not, to avoid being too hungry or too full.
2. Chew slowly: This reduces the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. The more you chew your food, the more saliva you secrete, which has a protective effect on the gastric mucosa.
3. Choose your drinking time: The best times to drink water are on an empty stomach in the morning and 1 hour before each meal. Drinking water immediately after a meal will dilute gastric juice, and eating rice with soup will also affect food digestion.
4. Pay attention to temperature: When the stomach gets cold, its function can be impaired, so pay attention to keeping the stomach warm and avoid catching cold. The temperature of food should be "not too hot, not too cold."
5. Avoid irritants: Do not smoke, drink less alcohol, and eat less spicy food such as chili and pepper.
6. Avoid eating before bed: Eating before bed not only affects sleep but also stimulates gastric acid secretion, which can easily induce ulcers.