What kind of porridge is best for nourishing the stomach?
Disease description:
My stomach has never been very good; I have had some stomach problems. Sometimes I often experience stomach pain and discomfort. The doctor said that I can drink porridge to help nurture my stomach. So, what kind of porridge is best for nurturing the stomach?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Types of porridge suitable for stomach health:
1. Chinese yam porridge: Chinese yam helps strengthen the spleen and stomach and aids digestion, making it suitable for individuals with weak spleen and stomach or indigestion.
2. Millet porridge: Millet is rich in B-complex vitamins, which help promote digestive system health.
3. Pumpkin porridge: Pumpkin contains abundant pectin, which helps protect the gastric mucosa. Its vitamins and minerals also help enhance immune function.
4. Lotus seed and water caltrop porridge: Both lotus seeds and water caltrop help strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, making this porridge suitable for individuals with chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and poor appetite.
5. Eight-treasure porridge: This porridge contains various ingredients such as red dates, longan, and red beans, all of which are beneficial to spleen and stomach health.
6. Plain rice porridge: During the acute phase of illness, consuming plain rice porridge can reduce the burden on the stomach and aid in the repair of gastric mucosa.
If you have a specific stomach condition, it is recommended to adjust your diet under a doctor's guidance.
