1. Drinking porridge to nourish the stomach
For small children, their digestive system is not yet fully developed, the stomach capacity is small, and the digestion capacity is relatively weak. After boiling, the porridge has a soft texture and is easy to digest, which can reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines of children. Moreover, when the child's stomach is uncomfortable, drinking porridge can rest and recuperate the stomach.
Older people usually have weaker gastrointestinal function and reduced digestion. Porridge is easy to digest and absorb, and will not bring too much burden to the stomach and intestines, and at the same time can supplement certain nutrients.
For people with poor gastrointestinal function after surgery, it takes time for their stomach and intestines to recover. As a semi-liquid food, porridge can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the body without excessive chewing and stomach peristalsis, replenishing energy for the body, helping to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and promoting postoperative recovery.
People with gastric hypomotility have poor gastric peristalsis. Porridge can reduce the digestive burden on the stomach and allow the stomach to get a proper rest.
For people with less gastric acid secretion, the easily digestible properties of porridge can reduce the burden on stomach function. Because porridge is made by boiling rice and water, this kind of people can reduce the irritation of the stomach after eating it and play a certain role in nourishing the stomach. However, it should be noted that in either case, one should not rely solely on drinking porridge for a long time, but should maintain a varied and balanced diet to meet the various nutritional needs of the body.
Second, drinking porridge hurts the stomach
(1) Long-term porridge as the staple food
It is not wise to eat porridge as a staple food for a long time. The texture of the porridge is soft and rotten, and the digestion process is relatively simple. If you rely on porridge for a long time when your stomach and intestines are functioning normally, your digestion ability may gradually deteriorate. Just like a person who does not exercise for a long time, the muscles will become weak, and the same is true for the stomach. Occasionally, eating foods that require a little bit of digestive energy can make it difficult for the stomach and intestines to adapt, leading to discomfort.
(2) The porridge is too monotonous
Always drink white porridge, and nutrition will inevitably not keep up. During the cooking process of porridge, a large amount of dietary fiber and some important nutrients will be lost. How can the body stay healthy if it lacks these nutrients for a long time? Such as proteins, vitamins and minerals. Therefore, if the stomach allows, you can add oats, sweet potatoes and other ingredients to the porridge to increase nutrition.
(3) Make porridge with cold rice
Cooking porridge with cold rice is not small. When cold rice is reheated, it not only tastes bad, but may also affect digestion. Because the temperature of cold rice is low, it will affect the activity of salivary enzymes, resulting in starch not being fully converted into maltose, which is easy to cause indigestion. Moreover, leftovers are prone to nitrite, which causes irritation to the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and increases the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort.
(4) Put the porridge in the freezer and eat it after cooling
The irritation of cold porridge to the stomach should not be ignored. Especially for the elderly, children and people with weak constitution, cold porridge may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. This is because cold porridge will slow down the blood circulation in the gastrointestinal tract, slow down peristalsis, and affect digestive function.
(5) Excessive gastric acid secretion
For people with excessive gastric acid secretion, porridge may not be the choice for stomach nourishment. Because porridge will stimulate the increase of gastric acid secretion, and then aggravate the original conditions, such as reflux esophagitis, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, etc.
(6) Suffering from stomach problems
People with stomach problems, such as gastrointestinal disorders, chronic gastritis, etc., should also be cautious when drinking porridge. The gastric mucosa is already damaged, and drinking porridge may further irritate the gastric mucosa, leading to worsening symptoms.
In conclusion, drinking porridge has its benefits, but in some specific cases, it can also cause damage to the stomach. We should choose our diet reasonably according to our own physical condition.
3. The impact of different types of porridge
(1) Thick porridge
The effect of thick porridge on the stomach varies from person to person. For the general population and people with indigestion, moderate consumption has a certain stomach nourishing effect, because it can stay in the stomach for a longer time and help digestion. However, for people with too much stomach acid or poor gastric motility, thick porridge may increase the burden on the stomach and lead to digestive difficulties. Such people should choose thinner porridge to reduce the pressure on the stomach.
(2) Spicy and stimulating porridge
Spicy and stimulating porridge, such as those with spices such as chili, ginger, garlic, etc., usually irritates the gastric mucosa. It is extremely unfavorable for patients with stomach diseases such as excessive stomach acid and gastritis, and it is easy to aggravate stomach discomfort. Normal people should also consume it in moderation to avoid irritating the stomach.
(3) Sour porridge
Sour porridge contains acidic ingredients such as lemon juice, vinegar, etc. For patients with stomach ulcers, hyperacidity and other stomach problems, it should be avoided to avoid irritating the gastric mucosa and aggravating the condition. But for the average person, moderate consumption may help with appetizers.
When choosing porridge, the individual's physical condition should be fully considered. For example, people with insufficient gastric acid secretion and indigestion can choose thick porridge appropriately; People with a peaceful constitution and healthy stomach and intestines are generally fine to occasionally consume an appropriate amount of spicy and stimulating porridge or sour porridge, but it is necessary to pay attention to the amount and frequency; People with damaged gastric mucosa and excessive gastric acid should avoid spicy and sour porridge and choose light and mild porridge. In short, make a wise choice according to your own situation, so that porridge can better serve our health.
Fourth, the correct way to drink porridge
In order to make a delicious and stomach-nourishing porridge, the choice of ingredients is crucial. You can choose fresh, clean, impurity-free rice, or add some ingredients with stomach benefits, such as yams, barley, red dates, lotus seeds, etc. For people with weak spleen and stomach, yam and millet are good combinations; Those with stomach yin deficiency are suitable for lily millet porridge.
When making stomach porridge, the heat and time need to be properly controlled. Soak the rice for about 20 minutes, then add water to a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the juice is thick. Stir from time to time to prevent the pan from sticking.
When eating stomach porridge, it is necessary to follow the principle of appropriate amount and fractions, and the amount of each consumption should not be too much to avoid increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines. At the same time, care should be taken to avoid some wrong ways of drinking porridge. For example, don't drink overnight porridge to avoid diarrhea or food poisoning; Drink less salty porridge with more salt to prevent an increased risk of chronic diseases; Avoid using pickled vegetables with porridge to prevent damage to the gastric mucosa or even carcinogenesis; Don't drink porridge that is too hot to prevent an increased risk of esophageal cancer. In addition, you should choose porridge according to your own physical condition, such as those with excessive gastric acid secretion should avoid eating porridge that is easy to stimulate gastric acid secretion, and people with stomach problems should carefully choose the type and amount of porridge. In short, only by properly boiling and eating stomach nourishing porridge can we give full play to its stomach-nourishing effect and add points to our health.
5. Comprehensive considerations and suggestions
To sum up, drinking porridge is not an absolute nourishment or stomach injury, the key lies in the individual's physical condition and the way of drinking porridge.
For children, the elderly, people with poor gastrointestinal function, insufficient gastric motility, and less gastric acid secretion after surgery, drinking porridge under appropriate circumstances can indeed play a certain role in nourishing the stomach. However, for people with excessive gastric acid secretion and gastrointestinal diseases, drinking porridge may bring discomfort and even aggravate the condition.
Therefore, when deciding whether to drink porridge, you should fully consider your own health status. If the gastrointestinal function is normal, it is not necessary to deliberately rely on drinking porridge to nourish the stomach, and it is more important to maintain a variety of diets.
In terms of how to drink porridge, it is necessary to pay attention to avoid taking porridge as the staple food for a long time, so as to avoid the degradation of gastrointestinal digestion; Enrich the ingredients of porridge and avoid single nutrition; Do not use cold rice to make porridge to prevent indigestion; Do not drink cold porridge to protect the stomach; Control the consistency and taste of porridge, and choose the right porridge according to your personal physique.
In addition, maintaining a balanced diet is essential for gastrointestinal health. Your diet should include a variety of nutrients, such as protein-rich foods (lean meats, eggs, milk), vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables. At the same time, developing a healthy lifestyle, such as regular work and rest, moderate exercise, and avoiding poor eating habits (overeating, excessive drinking, staying up late, etc.), can help maintain the normal function of the stomach and intestines.
In short, only by comprehensively considering one's own situation, choosing and drinking porridge correctly, and paying attention to balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, can the stomach and intestines be kept in good condition and lay a solid foundation for good health.