Seven stomach-warming and nourishing foods you shouldn't miss.

Introduction: What foods are good for the stomach? Good gastrointestinal function leads to better overall health. Many people neglect their stomachs due to work and social obligations, and the stomach, in turn, will neglect you, leading to a host of gastrointestinal problems. Today, the editor recommends 7 stomach-nourishing foods. Gastrointestinal issues depend on both treatment and maintenance.  

Modern people are increasingly prone to stomach diseases due to irregular diets and high levels of stress. Stomach diseases are generally difficult to cure completely. To avoid the suffering of stomach pain, daily diet requires special attention. Avoid eating fruits on an empty stomach and consume more foods that warm and nourish the stomach.

I. Fruits to Avoid on an Empty Stomach

1. Tomato

Tomatoes are highly acidic and can stimulate the stomach to produce more acid. Therefore, eating too many tomatoes can lead to symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn. This also applies to tomato sauce made from tomatoes.

2. Persimmon

When the stomach is empty, it contains a large amount of gastric acid, which can easily react with tannins, gelatin, pectin, and soluble astringents in persimmons to form bezoars. This can cause central chest pain, nausea, vomiting, gastric dilatation, gastric ulcers, and even gastric perforation or bleeding.

Braised Beef with Tomatoes

3. Sugarcane

It has a very high sugar content and should not be consumed on an empty stomach, as it can irritate the gastric mucosa, leading to stomach pain and a bloated stomach. Moreover, eating too much sugarcane on an empty stomach can cause a sudden influx of excessive high sugar into the body, leading to "hypertonic coma."

4. Orange

Oranges contain a large amount of sugar and organic acids. Eating them on an empty stomach can irritate the gastric mucosa, increase stomach acid, and cause a feeling of fullness and bloating, as well as acid reflux.

5. Hawthorn

Hawthorn is sour and promotes qi circulation and aids digestion. However, consuming it on an empty stomach not only depletes qi but also increases hunger and worsens stomach problems.

Fiery Red Lip Hawthorn Cake

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II. 7 Foods that Nourish the Stomach

1. Spinach

Spinach is sweet and cool in nature, able to moisten dryness, nourish the liver, benefit the stomach and intestines, and relieve constipation. The "Materia Medica for Dietotherapy" states: "It benefits the five organs, unblocks the intestines, and resolves alcohol toxicity." Spinach can promote the secretion of the stomach and pancreas, increase appetite, and aid digestion; its rich fiber also helps intestinal motility and facilitates bowel movements. However, spinach is high in oxalic acid, which hinders calcium absorption. It should be avoided with high-calcium foods like tofu or seaweed, or blanched briefly before cooking to remove the oxalic acid.

2. Pumpkin

The "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "Pumpkin is warm in nature, sweet in flavor, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians." It can tonify the middle jiao, replenish qi, and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, as well as analgesic effects. The rich pectin it contains can "adsorb" bacteria and toxic substances, including heavy metals like lead, acting as a detoxifier. At the same time, pectin can protect the stomach from irritation and reduce ulcers. Pumpkin can be cooked into congee or soup to nourish the stomach and warm the body.

3. Cabbage

Cabbage is rich in anti-aging antioxidants, which can boost immunity and improve overall health. Potassium is very beneficial for preventing high blood pressure. Vitamin K helps prevent blood clotting and strengthens bones. Vitamin U is said to have a good effect on the prevention and treatment of stomach heat and gastric ulcers by protecting mucosal cells.

Stir-fried Rice with Mushrooms, Cabbage, and Pork

4. Chestnut

Chestnuts are sweet and warm in nature and enter the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians. They have the effects of nourishing the stomach and spleen, strengthening muscles, and activating blood circulation. They are suitable for chronic diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.

5. Dried Shrimp

It is very suitable for people who feel cold due to kidney deficiency in winter. Because it is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fat, and components like calcium, phosphorus, and iron, it has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, strengthening yang, nourishing yin and the stomach, and promoting blood circulation.

6. Papaya

Papaya is also a mild fruit, but it must be ripe and just right. Too raw or too ripe is not ideal.

7. Apple

Apples are neutral in nature and basically suitable for all body types. Moreover, their detoxifying function is very powerful.

Braised Pork Ribs with Chestnuts