Is pumpkin a stomach problem? Doctor: If you want to have a better stomach, eat more three yellows, drink three teas, and have a healthier stomach
Gastric disease has become a common and frequent disease in modern life, and its incidence is increasing with the acceleration of the pace of life. There are various folk theories about the dietary taboo of stomach problems, among which the idea that "pumpkin is the cause of stomach problems" is highly controversial. So, is pumpkin the cause of stomach problems? And how to nourish the stomach and prevent stomach diseases through diet? This article will analyze this problem from a scientific point of view, and introduce the "three yellows" food and "three tea" drinks to help you nourish your stomach and protect your stomach and move towards health.
1. The relationship between pumpkin and stomach problems
Pumpkin, as a common vegetable, is highly nutritious, containing a variety of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which has many benefits for human health. However, the claim that pumpkin can cause stomach problems has left many people wondering about it.
Actually, pumpkin is not the cause of stomach problems. On the contrary, the pectin in pumpkin can protect the gastric mucosa, reduce the irritation of the stomach by coarse food, and promote the healing of the ulcer surface. In addition, pumpkin can also promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis, and help food digestion. Therefore, eating pumpkin in moderation is beneficial for people with stomach problems.
Of course, no food should be consumed in excess. Although pumpkin is good, if it is consumed too much at one time, it may also cause uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating and indigestion. Therefore, when eating pumpkin, we should pay attention to controlling the intake and achieve moderate amounts.
Second, the "three yellows" food for nourishing the stomach
Xiaomi: Millet is a well-known stomach nourishment. It is rich in protein, fat, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin and nourishing blood. For people with weak spleen and stomach and indigestion, regular consumption of millet porridge can play a good role in recuperation.
Corn: Corn is a coarse grain rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help with bowel movements. At the same time, the progesterone and zeaxanthin in corn have a protective effect on the gastric mucosa and can reduce the risk of gastric diseases.
Carrots: Carrot is known as "little ginseng", it is rich in carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and other nutrients, has the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating appetite, moistening the intestines and laxative. The carotene in carrots can also be converted into vitamin A, which helps protect the gastric mucosa and enhance stomach resistance.
3. "Three teas" drinks for stomach protection
Black tea: Black tea is fermented and roasted, and the tea polyphenols undergo an enzymatic oxidation reaction under the action of oxidase, and the content is reduced, and the irritation to the stomach is reduced. Black tea not only does not hurt the stomach, but can nourish the stomach. Regular consumption of black tea with sugar and milk can reduce inflammation, protect the gastric mucosa, and also have a certain effect on ulcers.
Pu-erh teaPu'er tea ingredients can inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in the human stomach and intestines at the same time, but also promote the growth and reproduction of beneficial bacteria (such as lactic acid bacteria), have a good effect on regulating gastrointestinal function, its alkaloids can promote the secretion of gastric juice, and flavanols can significantly enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis. At the appropriate concentration, drinking peaceful Pu'er tea does not stimulate the stomach and intestines, and the viscous, sweet and mellow Pu'er tea enters the human intestines and stomach to form a membrane attached to the surface of the stomach, which produces a beneficial protective layer for the stomach, and long-term drinking can play a role in nourishing and protecting the stomach.
Jasmine tea: Jasmine tea is a warm tea, and people with a bad stomach can drink jasmine tea to help gastrointestinal digestion, promote appetite, relieve stomach pain, etc. Jasmine tea also has the effects of calming the nerves, relieving depression, strengthening the spleen and regulating qi, anti-aging and radiation protection, and improving the body's immunity, and is a healthy drink.
4. Summary and Suggestions
Through the above introduction, we can see that pumpkin is not the hair of stomach problems, and moderate consumption of pumpkin is beneficial for people with stomach problems. At the same time, the "three yellow" foods (millet, corn, carrots) and the "three teas" drinks (black tea, Pu'er tea, jasmine tea) also have a good effect on nourishing the stomach and protecting the stomach.
In order to maintain a healthy stomach, we recommend that you do the following in your daily life:
Maintain good eating habits, eat regularly and quantitatively, and avoid overeating;
Pay attention to food hygiene, avoid intake of unclean food, and prevent food poisoning;
Moderate intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, supplementation of vitamins and minerals;
Maintain a good mood and avoid overwork and tension;
Regular physical examinations are carried out to detect and ** stomach diseases in time.
In short, nourishing the stomach and protecting the stomach is a long-term process, which requires us to pay attention to diet and maintain good living habits in our daily life. By arranging our diet scientifically and reasonably, we can effectively prevent the occurrence of stomach problems and make our stomach healthier.