Spring and summer bring new changes as all things grow. Yang energy rises, and as the external climate gradually warms, the balance of yin and yang within the body also shifts. While spring and summer are often considered prime times for nourishing and protecting the liver, they are equally important for safeguarding and nurturing the stomach. However, consuming the wrong foods can easily lead to gastric ulcers. Below, we list common foods that may trigger stomach ulcers.
Foods That May Cause Gastric Ulcers When Consumed After Meals
1. Greasy Foods
High-fat foods, such as fried items, increase the risk of acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome. Since fatty foods are difficult to digest, the body automatically secretes more stomach acid. Similarly, overeating can stimulate excessive gastric acid production.
2. Cold Beverages
Excessive cold drinks lower stomach temperature, impairing gastric acid secretion and digestive enzyme activity. Opt for warm beverages like tea or hot lemon water with meals. Reserve cold drinks for between meals.
3. Coffee
Coffee irritates the stomach, triggering excessive acid production that leads to indigestion and acid reflux.Individuals with stomach ulcers or heartburn should minimize coffee intake. Caffeine-containing beverages should also be consumed sparingly.
4. Broccoli
Broccoli is exceptionally rich in soluble dietary fiber. This fiber can only be broken down in the large intestine, where it produces significant gas. Additionally, broccoli contains gas-producing sugars similar to those found in legumes.
5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are highly acidic and may stimulate the stomach to produce more gastric acid. Therefore, eating too many tomatoes can cause symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn. Tomato-based sauces like ketchup have the same effect.
What Foods Are Good for Stomach Ulcers?
1. Egg Stew with Sanqi
Method: Take one egg, 30g of honey,3g Sanqi powder. Beat the egg in a bowl, mix in the Sanqi powder, steam until cooked, then stir in honey. Consume once daily.
Benefits: Sanqi stops bleeding and reduces inflammation; honey tonifies qi and strengthens the spleen-stomach. This recipe soothes the liver, regulates qi, harmonizes the stomach, and fortifies the spleen. Suitable for upper abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and belching.
2. Dandelion and Gentiana Root
Dandelion and Gentiana root can be decocted or stewed into soup, though the taste is bitter—especially dandelion, which has a bitter-astringent flavor. Consume while hot. Gentiana root is an effective remedy for gastric ulcers.
3. Buddha's Hand, White Bean, and Job's Tears Porridge
Method: 10g Buddha's Hand, 30g each white beans, Job's tears, and Chinese yam, pork stomach broth, and salt to taste. Decoct Buddha's Hand to extract juice, strain out residue. Add beans, Job's tears, yam, and pork stomach broth. Simmer into thin porridge. Season lightly with salt. Consume once daily.
Effects:Citron regulates qi with its aromatic properties, fortifies the stomach, and stops vomiting. White mung beans strengthen the spleen, transform dampness, harmonize the middle burner, and dispel summer heat, addressing spleen-stomach deficiency, poor appetite, chest tightness, and abdominal distension. Job's tears and Chinese yam fortify the spleen and stomach. Pork stomach broth replenishes deficiency, strengthens the spleen and stomach. Suitable for gastric and duodenal ulcers presenting with burning pain in the epigastrium, dry mouth, bitter taste, irritability, and anger.