All-day Stomach Protection Secrets - Common Sense Edition

by 60888888 on 2010-01-07 13:44:21

The New Year just passed, and the Spring Festival is approaching again. This is also the peak period of dinner parties, so there are not a few cases of gastric pain and bloating caused by this. "Protecting the stomach" should be done starting now. We have invited experts to recommend an all-day "stomach protection" secret for everyone.

7:00 AM

The first glass of warm water in the morning can promote blood circulation and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Plain boiled water is best for ordinary people in the morning, and salt should not be added (drinking salty water will aggravate hyperosmotic dehydration, making you feel even thirstier. Moreover, the morning is the first peak time for human blood pressure, drinking salty water will make the blood pressure even higher). For people with constipation, honey water is a good choice. The amount of water consumed on an empty stomach in the morning should not exceed 150 milliliters.

8:00 AM

Have a delicious breakfast for your stomach.

Common reasons for skipping breakfast include dieting, not feeling hungry or not wanting to eat, not having enough time, etc. Survey data shows that the probability of liver and gallbladder diseases caused by skipping breakfast is 11.7%, and the probability of developing stomach problems is as high as 36%. Experts believe that a balanced breakfast should contain several categories of food including grains, dairy products, meat, bean products, fruits, and vegetables. But we often see the following breakfast combinations among different groups of people ——

Recommendations:

Steamed bun with egg + sugar-free soy milk

Recommendation: Whole wheat bread + low-fat fresh milk (yogurt)

Recommendation: Porridge + boiled eggs

12:00 PM

It's best to drink soup before eating. When the food is relatively dry and saliva secretion is insufficient, an appropriate amount of soup helps digestion and absorption. Soup can dilute saliva and gastric juice, but its impact on intestinal digestive fluid is minimal. Note: Do not swallow the rice and soup together without chewing thoroughly, as it may cause indigestion.

When dining out at noon and encountering a table full of chicken, duck, and fish, you can choose foods that have protective effects on the stomach ——

★ Cabbage: Rich in dietary fiber, minerals, vitamin C, vitamin K1, and vitamin U, it can protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and prevent or alleviate discomfort in the stomach. However, patients with bloating should not eat too much.

★ Pumpkin: Contains a large amount of pectin, which can protect the gastric mucosa.

★ Papaya: Contains papain, which helps break down and accelerate protein absorption, alleviating indigestion and gastritis. However, papaya is slightly cold in nature, so it is not recommended to eat it on an empty stomach.

★ Yam: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, benefits kidney energy, promotes digestion and absorption. Its viscous texture also has the effect of protecting the gastric mucosa and stimulating appetite.

★ Ginger: Promotes blood circulation and can relieve stomach pain caused by cold weather. However, patients with gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux syndrome should use it sparingly.

2:00 PM

Smoking after meals is prohibited. Smoking increases the harm of bile reflux to the stomach, weakens the protective function of the gastric mucosa, and nicotine entering the saliva can lead to gastric ulcers.

7:00 PM

After dinner, try not to lie down or sit down immediately, as stomach acid might reflux into the esophagus, worsening the symptoms. Avoid intense exercise within half an hour after eating. Blood flows to the stomach to stimulate gastric acid secretion for digestion after meals. Intense exercise can easily lead to indigestion.

9:00 PM

Two hours after eating, don't be a "couch potato." You can take a walk or jog slowly to prevent fat accumulation.

10:00 PM

For healthy individuals, it is not advisable to eat anything, including milk or juice, within two hours before sleeping because milk induces gastric acid secretion, which can easily damage the gastric mucosa.

For patients with gastric ulcers and those who have undergone gastrectomy, it is recommended to eat small frequent meals. Therefore, it is best to have a snack about half an hour before bed. Foods like bread, eggs, porridge, etc., are suitable choices. It is not recommended to consume pure liquid foods.

If your gastrointestinal system already has issues, then the diet should follow the principle of "fixed timing and quantity, small frequent meals."

(1) Chew each bite of food 20 times to avoid eating too quickly.

(2) Pay attention to nutrition; recommended foods include noodles, corn porridge, soy milk, milk, eggs, meat, spinach, bok choy, and rapeseed.

(3) Avoid fried foods, chili peppers, mustard, vinegar, strong tea, strong coffee, meat broth, alcohol, and overly hot or sweet foods.

(4) Do not overeat to avoid expansion of the pylorus, which could increase gastrin secretion and thus increase gastric acid secretion.