How to treat people with cold stomach

People with cold stomach are prone to stomach pain. They also often vomit and feel nauseous. People with cold stomach can regulate their condition by eating some foods. Eat more stomach-warming foods, such as ginger sugar tea, scented tea, and some porridge and other easily digestible foods.

1. Supplement "good bacteria" to protect the stomach and intestines

Regular supplementation of probiotics in daily life can not only enhance the combat effectiveness of beneficial bacteria, help maintain intestinal health, promote intestinal peristalsis, but also improve the intestinal environment where the bacteria are located and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. In fact, in addition to yogurt and cheese, some other fermented foods also contain probiotics, such as kimchi, natto, fermented bean curd, etc.

In addition, in order to stimulate the growth of probiotics, you should also eat more foods rich in oligosaccharides, such as bananas, garlic, honey, onions and asparagus, because oligosaccharides are nutrients for probiotics in the intestines.

2. Eat fiber regularly to clean your intestines

Studies have found that if people consume 20 to 25 grams of dietary fiber every day, they can make their intestines more "environmentally friendly." Vegetables and fruits contain more "water-soluble fiber", which can clean the intestines and adjust the intestinal flora environment. It not only prevents cancer, but also relieves constipation and is beneficial to gastrointestinal health. Whole grains contain a lot of "water-insoluble fiber", which can stimulate intestinal wall peristalsis, shorten the time that food stays in the large intestine, and reduce the absorption of harmful substances.

Therefore, eat a balanced diet and don't eat a lot of a single food. Instead, eat a little of each food. Whole grains, spinach, cauliflower, apples, broccoli, pears, legumes, etc. should be regular guests on the table.

3. Eat slower

Many studies have found that eating too fast can easily lead to food accumulation in the body, increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and slow down intestinal peristalsis. Moreover, if you eat too fast, the vitamins, minerals and amino acids in the food cannot be fully absorbed, resulting in a large loss of nutrients. Over time, the stomach and intestines will become unbalanced. Eating slowly allows food to be better digested and absorbed, and it will not stay in the intestines and cause blockage.

It is recommended to eat each meal for at least 25 minutes, and it is best for the elderly to chew each mouthful of food more than 20 times. Because when food is chewed in the mouth, it can combine with saliva to produce salivary amylase, which is the main driving force for promoting digestion. It is best to eat with family and friends and slow down the pace, which will help change the habit of eating too fast.

4. Eat until you are 70% to 80% full at each meal

He would rather starve than eat food he doesn't like, but would eat until he's full when he sees food he likes. If this continues, your stomach and intestines will go on strike. Even if it is something you like, don’t eat too much at one time. It’s best to only eat until you are 70% to 80% full at each meal, and don’t have too many snacks. Give your stomach and intestines enough rest, otherwise it is easy to suffer from indigestion.

In addition, there are some habits that need attention before and after meals, such as try not to eat cold food before meals; drink a few sips of soup or water before meals to promote the secretion of digestive juice, but not too much; do not do strenuous exercise one or two hours before or after meals; eat less oily, salty, or spicy food to avoid irritating the stomach and intestines.

5. Take a short break after meals

Studies have found that taking a short rest after a meal can enhance gastrointestinal resistance, especially at noon. Try to take a short nap to avoid further reduction in gastrointestinal blood flow. However, experts remind that you should wait for a while after dinner before resting, because when sleeping at night, most organs enter a "resting" state with slow metabolism. At this time, the gastrointestinal tract is forced to "work intensively", which not only fails to repair the gastric mucosa, but also causes the stomach to secrete a large amount of gastric juice and digest food, while destroying the gastric mucosa, leading to gastric erosion, gastric ulcers and other diseases. Therefore, going to bed too soon after dinner will leave food in the stomach, which is tantamount to "waiting for illness by sleeping."

For stomach problems, "three parts treatment and seven parts care" is the key. You should lead a regular daily life, eat at regular times and in regular amounts, and eat until you are 80% full. Eat more soft and easily digestible foods, such as porridge and soups. Your food should be warm, and you should avoid raw, cold, or hard food. When the weather turns cold, pay attention to adding or removing clothes. Keep your emotions stable and optimistic. You can make your own molasses black tea drink, which is made by mixing appropriate amounts of brown sugar, honey, and black tea and drinking it with water.