As life pressures increase, more people suffer from stomach ailments. Many such conditions stem from unhealthy eating habits. Thus, maintaining healthy dietary practices safeguards our physical well-being, while proper nutrition concepts enhance our health. Cultivating sound eating habits in daily life is key to preserving a healthy body. Which fruits should those with sensitive stomachs avoid? Kiwi aids bowel movements but may cause heartburn.>Kiwi fruit aids digestion and is rich in vitamin C, earning it the title "King of Fruits." However, Dr. Zhu Xinyi, Deputy Chief Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, cautions that kiwi has a cold nature. Overconsumption can damage the yang energy of the spleen and stomach, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea.Additionally, the high levels of vitamin C and pectin in kiwifruit can increase stomach acid and burden the stomach, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, acid reflux, and heartburn. These symptoms may worsen in cold weather. During the current cold season, individuals with stomach ailments (spleen and stomach yang deficiency) should minimize or avoid kiwifruit consumption.
Fresh jujubes taste delicious but their skins irritate the stomach
Winter jujubes are known as nature's "vitamin pills." Wang Xingguo, Director of the Nutrition Department at Dalian Central Hospital in Liaoning Province, cautions that fresh jujubes should not be consumed in large quantities, as they can harm the digestive system. This is because jujubes are high in dietary fiber, and ingesting large amounts at once can irritate the stomach and intestines, causing gastrointestinal discomfort.Most dietary fiber is concentrated in the thin yet tough, sharply edged skin of jujubes. If the gastric mucosa is inflamed or ulcerated, this skin can exacerbate pain and discomfort.However, those with weak spleen and stomach should limit hawthorn consumption, as excessive intake may lead to gastric stones. The high pectin and tannic acid content in hawthorn reacts with stomach acid to form insoluble precipitates. These can bind with food residues to create gastric stones, potentially causing ulcers, bleeding, or even necrosis and perforation of the stomach wall.Cooking hawthorn berries reduces the impact of tannic acid. Seven Fruit-Based Medicinal Dishes for Appetite Stimulation and Nausea Relief Orange Decoction: Soak one orange in water to remove sourness, then simmer with honey into a decoction for frequent consumption. Sugar Cane and Ginger Juice: Mix sugar cane juice with a small amount of ginger juice, sipping slowly and frequently.
Brewed Pomelo Peel: Simmer pomelo peel in water and consume daily for several days.
Loquat Leaf Honey: Wash loquat leaves, lightly toast over heat to remove fuzz, brew in water, strain, mix with honey, and consume.
Ginger Juice Rice Water: Add several drops of ginger juice to rice water and drink frequently.
Milk with Chopped Leeks: Boil milk, stir in a small amount of chopped leeks, and consume.
Perilla, Ginger, and Tangerine Drink: Combine 9g perilla stems, 6g ginger, 10 jujubes, 6g dried tangerine peel, and 5g brown sugar. Simmer in water, strain, and drink as tea three times daily.