In recent years, due to the emphasis on healthy diet, more and more people have begun to pay attention to the nutritional value and health benefits of whole grains. Whole grains are prized for their high fiber, low fat characteristics and are considered an important part of maintaining good health. However, for some people, the digestion and absorption of whole grains is not easy and can even cause damage to the stomach. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, this article will introduce four types of people who can hurt their stomachs if they eat coarse grains incorrectly, especially the first category.
The first group of people: people with weak spleen and stomach.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are important organs for digesting and absorbing food, and for people with weak digestive function, coarse grains have become a burden. People with a weak spleen and stomach often experience symptoms such as indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea. The digestive system of this group of people is low, and the decomposition and digestion ability of starch and dietary fiber in coarse grains is poor, and eating coarse grains is easy to cause discomfort such as bloating and diarrhea. Therefore, for people with weak spleen and stomach, it is more appropriate to eat less coarse grains or choose fine grains that are easy to digest.
The second group of people: patients with stomach problems.
People with stomach problems are another group of people who should not consume too much whole grains. People with gastric problems may have damaged the gastric mucosa and have limited digestive function. When eating whole grains, due to their high fiber content, it is easy to form a mechanical irritation, which aggravates the inflammatory response of the gastric mucosa, leading to the aggravation of gastric symptoms. Therefore, patients with gastric problems should control the intake of coarse grains in moderation to avoid aggravating the condition.
The third group of people: people with sensitive stomachs.
Patients with sensitive stomach and intestines often present with symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea. For people with sensitive stomachs, eating whole grains may irritate the intestines and aggravate gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, the dietary fiber in coarse grains is easy to absorb water and swell, increasing the pressure in the intestinal lumen, leading to the appearance of symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Therefore, people with sensitive stomach should avoid excessive intake of whole grains to avoid aggravating the condition.
The fourth category of people: after digestive system surgery.
For people who have just undergone digestive surgery, the digestion and absorption capacity of coarse grains is still in the recovery period, and excessive consumption of coarse grains at this time can place an undue burden on the gastrointestinal tract. After digestive system surgery, patients should focus on digestible fine grains, and gradually add coarse grains to the diet.
In conclusion, whole grains, despite their unique nutritional value, are not suitable for everyone. People with weak spleen and stomach, patients with stomach problems, people with sensitive stomach and intestines, and those who have undergone digestive system surgery** should be cautious about eating coarse grains to avoid increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. When eating coarse grains, you should choose the appropriate type and amount of coarse grains according to your personal physique and health status to avoid discomfort.
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Health References:
1.Li Tianming. (2017).Chinese Medicine. Health Press.