What foods are beneficial for nourishing the stomach?
Disease description:
My mother has had gastritis for many years and often experiences poor appetite, belching, and abdominal distension. I would like to ask, what foods are beneficial for stomach health through dietary nourishment?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The dietary principles for stomach nourishment should follow the basic requirements of being easy to digest, rich in nutrition, and mild without irritation. The following are some suitable foods for stomach health:
1. Porridge: Such as millet porridge and rice porridge. These porridges are light, sweet, and easy to digest, making them ideal choices for nourishing the stomach.
2. Vegetables: Including pumpkin, yam, carrot, and spinach. Pumpkin is a warming food that can strengthen the middle jiao (upper abdomen) and boost qi; yam can replenish mucus in the gastrointestinal tract and form a protective layer; carrot is rich in vitamins and carotenoids, which can enhance the immunity of the gastrointestinal tract; spinach is rich in vitamin C, which can moisturize the intestines and promote intestinal peristalsis.
3. Fruits: Such as apples and bananas. These fruits are rich in vitamins and various trace elements, which are beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract.
5. Red dates: Red dates are warm in nature and sweet in taste. They have the effects of strengthening the middle jiao, boosting qi, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. They offer certain auxiliary therapeutic benefits for weakness of the spleen and stomach.
6. Yogurt: Containing probiotics, yogurt helps regulate the balance of intestinal flora, improves digestive function, and alleviates stomach discomfort.
7. Honey: Consuming honey in moderation can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. Its antibacterial components can also help alleviate gastritis.
