Huang Min (pseudonym) is a white-collar worker who was diagnosed with chronic gastritis six months ago. The doctor advised her to pay attention to her diet and not eat too much hard and irritating food to avoid further harm to her stomach

Huang Min (pseudonym) is a white-collar worker who was diagnosed with chronic gastritis six months ago. The doctor advised her to pay attention to her diet and not eat too much hard and irritating food to avoid further harm to her stomach.

Upon hearing the doctor's words, Huang Min recalled her childhood experiences,At that time, as long as she was ill all her life, her mother would cook a bowl of thick millet porridge for herself to drink. I don't know what magic millet porridge has. Every time she finished drinking it, she would get better quickly

Later on, she learned that there was a folk saying 'Xiaomi'Sleep peacefullyShe drank millet porridge every day after the discovery of stomach disease, hoping her illness would get better soon. But after drinking continuously for several months, Huang Min not only did not feel any relief from his stomach disease, but also developed symptoms of acid reflux. After much thought,Huang Min suspected that it was caused by finishing the medicine, so she went to the pharmacy to buy stomach medicine herself

After another period of time, Huang Min went to the hospital for a follow-up examination, but the results did not meet her expectations. The examination results showed that,Her chronic gastritis has worsened compared to six months ago After learning about Huang Min's eating habits, the doctor said that it had a lot to do with her drinking millet porridge every day.

1 Why doesn't millet porridge nourish the stomach?

Among the peopleFive grains and miscellaneous grains, millet is the kingThe statement shows Xiaomi's position in the hearts of Chinese people.

Indeed, Xiaomi is rich in nutrients and is known as "food gold". It is rich in vitamins B1 and B2 several times that of rice, and has higher iron and phosphorus content than rice. In addition, nutrients such as carotene, dietary fiber, starch, tryptophan, amino acids, zinc, vitamin E, and potassium in millet also have important value for human health.

However,Experts say millet porridge can't nourish the stomach. Why on earth?Why has the saying 'Xiaomi nourishes the stomach' been passed down to this day? The reason is closely related to people's dietary habits in the past.

Long ago, people's economic conditions were limited, and not everyone could afford fine grain. The crude fiber content of coarse grains is high, and consuming them in large quantities can increase the burden on the stomach and worsen the condition of patients with stomach diseases. Compared to other coarse grains,The fiber of Xiaomi is finer, the taste is softer and glutinous, and it brings less burden to the stomach, which is why the saying "Xiaomi nourishes the stomach" appears

But from a medical perspective, Xiaomi's "softness" is not entirely beneficial,After drinking millet porridge, the stomach feels warm and comfortable, which does not mean it can nourish the stomach

Firstly, we need to clarify a premise that people who need to "nourish their stomach" are generally patients with stomach diseases. When we drink Congee, we often swallow it without chewing, resulting in Congee not being fully mixed with salivary amylase and not being preliminarily digested. At the same time, if you drink too much Congee,A large amount of water can dilute gastric juice and increase gastric volumeTo some extent, it will burden the stomach.

On the other hand, if Congee is the staple food for a long time, the stomach will treat soft and rotten foodGenerate DependencyTheir peristaltic and digestive functions are not exercisedGradually degenerating, once eating foods rich in dietary fiber or hard foods again, it is easy to cause indigestion.

In view of the above reasons, it is generally not recommended that these three types of people often drink Congee:

Patients with reflux esophagitis: Can promote excessive gastric acid secretion, causing symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn;

Patients with gastric prolapse: Congee is heavy and bulky, and excessive consumption will aggravate gastroptosis;

Patients with gastric ulcersPatients with gastric ulcers are not suitable to eat too much soup or water, as it can worsen their symptoms.

2 Often drink millet porridge, raise blood sugar or lower blood sugar?

When patients with diabetes see a doctor, doctors usually tell them to "eat more coarse grains and less refined rice and flour". Millet is also a kind of coarse grain, so can drinking millet porridge control blood sugar?

Clinically, it is not recommended that diabetes patients drink millet porridge. The problem is not "millet", but "Congee":The glycemic index (GI) of Congee is too high

GI is an indicator that reflects the degree to which food causes an increase in blood sugar in the human body,The higher the GI value of food, the greater the impact on blood sugar after eating Foods with a GI value 55 are called "low GI foods", foods with a GI value between 55 and 75 are called "medium GI foods", and foods with a GI value>75 are called "high GI foods".

Congee is a food with high glycemic index, whether it is rice porridge (GI: 69.4) or millet Congee (GI: 61.5),Not suitable for diabetes patients

For patients with diabetes, if they really want to drink Congee, what can we do to reduce the risk of elevated blood sugar? Suggest doing the following three things well:

Choose ingredients with lower GI, such asCereals such as whole wheat, barley, and oatsOr add mung beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, and other miscellaneous beans;

Do not add sugar or sweet ingredients such as raisins and red dates;

Don't cook for too long, avoid being too soft or rotten, and try to keep the whole grain and beans as much as possible.

3 The real way to nourish the stomach, experts tell you

Nourishing the stomach is not an easy task, "said digestive physician Wei Wei." Although the stomach is not easily 'nurtured', we can reduce the risk of stomach diseases by regulating our dietary habits. For example:

1. Chew carefully and swallow slowly

Eating should be chewed carefully and slowly, increasing the ability to digest and absorb food. It can also avoid the harm of hot food to the throat and esophagus, and reduce the risk of throat and esophageal cancer. In addition, chewing slowly can reduce gas swallowing and avoid bloating and belching.

2. Regular diet

Eat a regular diet with a balanced combination. After waking up, you can drink a glass of warm water. Eat breakfast within 2 hours of waking up to ensure rich nutrition. Lunch should be carefully balanced, and dinner should be eaten 3 hours before bedtime, with a maximum of 80% fullness.

3. Eat less and eat more

For people with poor stomachs, do not eat too much food at once. You can eat fewer and more meals to reduce the burden on the stomach and promote digestion.

4. Eat clean

Pay attention to food hygiene, do not drink raw water, do not eat raw food, wash hands before and after meals, disinfect tableware regularly, implement serving of individual dishes, etc., to reduce Helicobacter pylori infection and other gastrointestinal infections.

With the changes in lifestyle, more and more people are being targeted by stomach diseases. Gastric diseases are not a trivial matter, but must be taken seriously, scientifically nourish the stomach, and do not regret them until they become severe.

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