The weather turns cooler, the autonomic nerve function of the human body is disordered, the normal rhythm of gastrointestinal peristalsis is also disrupted, and the drop in temperature will lead to the vasoconstriction of the gastrointestinal mucosa, so that the gastrointestinal mucosa is hypoxic, and the nutritional reception is insufficient, which can easily lead to the appearance or recurrence of gastritis.
Therefore, the importance of nourishing the stomach in autumn is self-evident.
In addition to developing the habit of eating regularly, you can also eat more of the following foods in autumn, which can help nourish the stomach and protect the stomach~
1
peanut
Peanuts into the spleen and lungs, have the effect of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, moisturizing the intestines and laxatives, and eating peanuts in moderate amounts helps to nourish the spleen, stomach and lungs.
This is also recorded in many ancient books, such as the "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Peanuts delight the spleen and stomach, moisturize the lungs and dissolve phlegm, nourish and replenish qi, clear the throat and relieve itching." ”
The best way to eat peanuts in the fall is to eat them boiled.
2
sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are known as "longevity foods". According to the medicine book, sweet potatoes have the effect of "replenishing deficiency, invigorating qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and strengthening kidney yin".
Modern medicine believes that sweet potatoes are also rich in dietary fiber, which can help promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. Therefore, people with weak spleen and stomach and people with constipation can eat more sweet potatoes in moderation.
3
chestnut
Chestnut has the reputation of "the king of autumn fruits".
"Compendium of Materia Medica" believes that "chestnut taste is sweet and warm, into the spleen, stomach and kidney meridian", "chestnut cures kidney deficiency, waist and leg weakness, can channel kidney and qi, thick stomach also." ”
4
pumpkin
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pumpkin is warm and sweet, enters the spleen and stomach meridians, and replenishes qi.
Modern medicine shows that the pectin component in pumpkin can protect the gastrointestinal mucosa from the stimulation of rough food; It contains a variety of vitamins and dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help digestion.
5
yam
As the saying goes, "white yam wins ginseng". Yam is known as the "first tonic in autumn" and has the effect of strengthening the spleen, tonifying the lungs, solidifying the kidneys and invigorating the essence.
Yam contains amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which is conducive to the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach, and is a medicinal and food product that replenishes the spleen and stomach.
Source: CCTV Home for Dinner