What foods are good for the stomach?
Disease description:
Recently, my stomach has been feeling uncomfortable quite often. Sometimes there is a dull pain, along with bloating and acid reflux. I would like to know what kinds of food can help nourish the stomach. I heard that millet porridge is good for the stomach—is that true? Are there other foods you can recommend?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Stomach health can be maintained and improved through dietary regulation. Common stomach-friendly foods include:
1. Dairy products: Such as cow's milk, goat's milk, and their derivatives like yogurt. These dairy products help protect the gastric mucosa, and moderate consumption is beneficial for stomach health.
2. Vegetables: Nutrient-rich vegetables such as pumpkin, yam, lotus root, and carrots have a protective effect on the stomach. Pumpkin, in particular, contains abundant pectin, which effectively protects the stomach lining and helps reduce symptoms of gastric ulcers.
3. Carbohydrates: Foods such as noodles, millet porridge, rice porridge, and yam porridge are not only beneficial for the stomach but are also easily digested and absorbed, making them gentle on the stomach.
4. Fruits: Nutrient-rich fruits such as apples, pomegranates, and papaya help nourish the stomach and can alleviate symptoms such as acid reflux caused by excess stomach acid. Papaya is rich in papain, which helps improve indigestion and gastritis.
In daily life, maintaining a balanced diet, eating regular meals in moderate amounts, chewing food thoroughly, and developing good eating habits are essential for stomach health.
