What Foods Are Easy to Digest and Gentle on the Stomach?
Disease description:
Bloating and pain in the stomach, poor gastric function—food takes a long time to digest after even a small meal. I’d like to know which foods promote rapid digestion while also nourishing the stomach.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Chaohui
Staple foods such as millet porridge and mung bean porridge are recommended, as they help nourish the stomach and support digestion. Among vegetables, pumpkin is particularly beneficial—it is rich in vitamins and pectin, which protect the gastric mucosa and enhance gastrointestinal motility to aid digestion. Other easily digestible, stomach-nourishing options include Chinese yam and sweet potato. Fruits such as kiwifruit are also recommended; kiwifruit is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber, promoting gastrointestinal motility.
