Introduction: During the Dragon Boat Festival, the air is filled with the aroma of zongzi leaves. With lavish meals and numerous gatherings, it's easy to overeat. So, what should you do if you've eaten too much during the holiday? Come and check out these simple tips for aiding digestion and cutting the grease after the festival.
Fruits: Hawthorn and Citrus to Aid Digestion
Foods that whet the appetite and aid digestion include hawthorn and citrus fruits. After a heavy meal, a glass of orange juice can cut the grease, relieve indigestion, and also quench thirst and sober you up, because oranges are rich in organic acids, which promote digestion. Additionally, papaya, known as the "king of beneficial fruits," contains a unique protease that has a strong softening effect on protein-rich meats. If papaya is cooked with meat, it not only helps to tenderize the meat but also reduces the greasy feeling. Hawthorn can increase coronary blood flow, lower blood cholesterol, and promote fat metabolism. Apples are rich in potassium, and their pectin content can lower blood cholesterol, which is good for cutting the grease. Bananas also have the effect of moistening the intestines, detoxifying, and cutting the grease.
Vegetables: Radish and Onion to Cut the Grease
The dietary fiber in vegetables promotes gastrointestinal motility and relieves greasiness, with radish and onion being particularly effective. They have a strong effect on cutting the grease and aiding digestion. Eating raw radish can help alleviate a bloated stomach. Onion is almost fat-free and has the function of calming the liver and moistening the intestines, which can reduce the greasy feeling and inhibit the rise in cholesterol caused by a high-fat diet.
Drinks: Barley Tea to Cut Grease and Protect the Stomach
Drinking barley tea or green tea can promote intestinal motility and reduce the time greasy food stays in the stomach. It's best to drink it warm, as it is more effective at cutting grease and protecting the stomach than cold drinks. Additionally, sour plum soup is also a good choice. It is rich in nutrients and contains a large amount of amino acids, trace elements, dietary fiber, and other substances beneficial to human health. Its main ingredients, dark plum and hawthorn, are both known for cutting grease and relieving indigestion.
Medication: Promoting Gastrointestinal Motility
If you are severely bloated from overeating, you can use some digestive aids to help food digest faster, or use some medications that promote gastrointestinal motility to enhance it. However, be sure to use them strictly according to medical advice or the product instructions.