What to eat for nourishing the stomach in winter

by arrowche on 2012-02-09 14:43:24

Winter is the key period for stomach care, and food therapy is the most scientific and effective way to take care of the stomach. Many people know the necessity of stomach care, but still don't know what to eat in their daily diet. Let's take a look at what can be eaten in winter to care for the stomach:

1. Steamed buns can help with stomach care and can be tried as a staple food.

2. Milk. Although soy milk is good, it is cold in nature and cannot replace the stomach-nourishing effect of milk.

3. Papaya suits the stomach's nature and can be used as a stomach-nourishing food. However, people with more stomach acid should not consume too much. Remember, the stomach prefers warmth and dislikes coldness. Besides icy things, other cold foods like mung bean paste should also not be consumed excessively.

4. Kumquats can regulate qi, relieve depression, dissolve phlegm, reduce bloating, and sober up. *Compendium of Materia Medica* refers to it as "lowering qi and relieving diaphragmatic fullness." *Suixiju Dietary Spectrum* also states: "Kumquats invigorate the spleen, remove foulness, dissolve phlegm, and aid digestion." Whether it's abdominal distension due to qi stagnation or food stagnation, kumquat soup or tea is suitable. In folk practices, kumquat cakes are made, and one or two can be chewed when experiencing bloating.

5. Other vegetables and fruits are essential for the human body and should be consumed in sufficient quantities. However, they should be cooked until soft before eating, which is better for stomach care. The fiber in vegetables and fruit peels can be consumed in moderation, but not excessively, as they are hard to digest. Therefore, fruits can be eaten relatively more.

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