Ms. Zhang, 48, is a cashier. Years of stomach problems have plagued her, with pain, acid reflux, and heartburn...... These symptoms have been so severe that they have taken a toll on her work and quality of life.
On this day, Zhang Li came to the Department of Gastroenterology again. Doctor Liu Feng flipped through her medical records and asked, "Ms. Zhang, how often has you had stomach pain lately?"
Zhang Li sighed: "Recently, I have been under a lot of pressure at work, and my stomach pain has become more frequent. In terms of diet, I also try to eat lightly, but it still does not improve. Dr. Liu, do you have any good suggestions?"
Dr. Lau comforted, "With recurrent stomach problems, in addition to taking medication regularly, daily maintenance is also very important. You may wish to add more stomach protection ingredients to your diet, such as yams, kidney beans, etc., which will greatly help improve the state of the gastric mucosa. "
"Yams and kidney beans?" Zhang Li asked curiously, "how do they eat best?"
"Try simmering yam and kidney beans together and adding a little goji berries. "
"Yams are rich in mucin, which repairs damaged gastric mucosa, the dietary fibre in kidney beans helps regulate intestinal flora and reduce inflammation, and wolfberries replenish qi and blood to strengthen physical fitness.
Long-term consistent consumption is good for the relief and prevention of stomach problems. Of course, on this basis, it is also necessary to pay attention to eating small and frequent meals, avoiding overeating, and staying away from spicy and stimulating foods. "
Under the careful guidance of the doctor, Zhang Li began to try to add yam and kidney bean porridge to her daily diet. After a few weeks, she was pleasantly surprised to find that the frequency of stomach upset had decreased, which made her more confident in the "stomach-friendly" effect of these two ingredients.
In fact, the health of the gastric mucosa directly affects the function of digestion.
When the gastric mucosa is damaged, digestive juices such as gastric acid and pepsin will penetrate into the submucosa, causing inflammation, which in turn leads to symptoms such as stomach pain and indigestion. Therefore, protecting and repairing the gastric mucosa is a key part of relieving gastric problems.
In the daily diet, many ingredients have the effect of protecting the stomach and repairing. Taking yam as an example, it is rich in polysaccharides, such as mucin, diosgenin, etc., which can form a protective film on the surface of the gastric mucosa to resist the erosion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes.
Animal experiments showed that yam extract could significantly increase the content of PGE2 in rat gastric mucosa and alleviate ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury. Clinical studies have also found that the ulcer healing rate of gastric ulcer patients who often consume yam is significantly higher than that of the control group.
And kidney beans, as a high-quality source of dietary fiber, also have a unique role in regulating the intestinal flora.
Studies have shown that legume fiber can selectively promote the growth of beneficial bacteria (such as bifidobacteria, lactobacillus, etc.) and inhibit the activity of pathogenic bacteria (such as Helicobacter pylori), thereby reducing the inflammatory response of the gastric mucosa.
In addition, kidney beans also contain saponins, alkaloids and other active substances, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucosal repair effects.
On the basis of yam kidney bean porridge, the addition of goji berries is the icing on the cake.
Goji berries are rich in polysaccharides, carotenoids and other nutrients, which can improve the body's immunity and enhance disease resistance. Some studies have found that wolfberry polysaccharides can promote the repair of gastric mucosal injury and alleviate the pathological changes of gastric mucosa in rats with chronic atrophic gastritis.
Of course, diet therapy is not a panacea. For serious stomach diseases, such as peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, etc., standardized treatment is also required under the guidance of a professional doctor.
At the same time, good lifestyle habits are also essential. For example, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, eating small and frequent meals, avoiding overeating, ensuring adequate sleep, and learning to manage emotions are all effective measures to prevent and alleviate stomach problems.
From a broader perspective, each of us is the first person responsible for our own health. In the fast-paced, high-stress modern life, stomach problems have become an "urban disease".
However, instead of passively enduring the suffering of illness, it is better to take the initiative to optimize your lifestyle. Perhaps, a simple bowl of yam and kidney bean porridge contains the wisdom of health care.
Health is never something that can be achieved overnight. It requires our accumulated efforts and the careful care of our diet and daily life.
In the face of stomach problems, we must follow the doctor's instructions and take medication for treatment, but we must also learn to treat our stomach well in our daily life. I believe that as long as we embrace the wisdom of traditional diet therapy with an open mind, and cultivate healthy living habits with patience and perseverance, we will be able to harvest a happy and "textured" life!