Can people with poor stomach health drink mung bean soup?

Generally, people with poor stomach health can drink mung bean soup, but it should be consumed in small amounts. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Mung bean soup has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving summer heat, and promoting diuresis. It helps eliminate excess heat in the stomach. For individuals whose stomach discomfort is caused by excessive gastric heat or fire—such as symptoms like burning sensation in the stomach, dry mouth, bitter taste, bad breath, and constipation—drinking an appropriate amount of mung bean soup may help alleviate these symptoms. However, since mung bean soup is cooling in nature, excessive consumption should be avoided to prevent abdominal pain or diarrhea. It is generally recommended for consumption during summer.

Mung beans contain a certain amount of dietary fiber. People with poor digestion should consume only small quantities and ensure the beans are thoroughly cooked to improve digestibility. Additionally, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should also limit their intake. When preparing mung bean soup, warming ingredients such as ginger or red dates can be added to balance its cooling properties.

People with poor stomach health should adopt a pattern of eating smaller meals more frequently, avoiding large portions at once to reduce gastrointestinal burden. Maintaining regular meal times daily helps establish a consistent digestive rhythm. It is also advisable to avoid spicy, raw, cold, greasy, overly sour, or overly sweet foods.