Can you eat hot pot with clear broth if you have inflammation?

Oct 10, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, patients with inflammation should not eat hot pot with clear broth. Although clear broth hot pot contains fewer irritating ingredients, some people may add fish balls, crab sticks, or "exploding soup" meatballs during preparation. These ingredients often contain a relatively high amount of food additives and are considered harder to digest.

In general, patients with inflammation should not eat plain broth hot pot. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Although plain broth hot pot contains relatively few irritating ingredients, some people may add fish balls, crab sticks, "squirting" meatballs, or similar items when preparing it. These foods often contain a high amount of food additives and are relatively difficult to digest. Consuming them may irritate the intestines and even lead to discomfort such as nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. If symptoms are relatively severe, indigestion may occur, potentially worsening the inflammatory condition. Therefore, it is not recommended.

In daily life, it's important to maintain a balanced diet and develop healthy eating habits. Avoid consuming excessively raw, cold, or spicy foods. If a patient experiences any discomfort, they should seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying treatment.