Can I drink radish soup if I have a sensitive stomach?

Feb 17, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My stomach has never been very good. I usually enjoy eating radishes, but my doctor has advised me to follow a bland diet. May I ask if I can eat radish soup?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

For individuals with a sensitive stomach, radish soup is generally acceptable, but should be consumed in moderation.

Radish has a pungent and sweet taste, and a cool nature, affecting the lung and stomach meridians. It helps eliminate food stagnation, relieve abdominal distension, clear heat, and detoxify. It effectively alleviates symptoms such as excessive stomach heat, indigestion, abdominal bloating, and belching. Radish soup contains rich amounts of vitamin C, trace element zinc, and various minerals, which help enhance immune function and improve the body's resistance to disease. Additionally, the mustard oil and fiber in radish soup can promote gastric motility, aid digestion, stimulate appetite, and assist in relieving stomach discomfort and indigestion. Therefore, individuals with stomach discomfort may benefit from drinking radish soup, which contributes to overall health. However, due to radish's cold nature, excessive consumption should be avoided, as it may exacerbate symptoms of stomach coldness, potentially causing discomfort such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

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