The stomach is the first place where food stops in the body, so the choice of food is very important to take care of the stomach, avoiding acid reflux.
Dean of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Toho University Research Institute and Director of Omori Hospital Cancer Center, Prof. Shimada Hideaki gave advice on 9 Stomach Protective Foods That Be Actively Eaten . These foods are “natural stomach remedies” that will help improve gastroesophageal reflux disease.
1. Cabbage contains vitamin U to help protect the stomach lining.
Cabbage contains a lot of vitamin U, which helps protect the stomach lining, has an antioxidant effect and helps heal ulcers. Eating this vegetable in the morning or squeezing it into a juice to drink will help the inflamed areas to heal.
2. Apples contain pectin which protects the stomach lining
The pectin in apples works to protect the lining of the stomach. In particular, in addition to pectin, apples also contain polyphenols which not only have antioxidant effects, but can also inhibit the build-up of stomach acid.
3. Carrots contain carotene which inhibits cell inflammation
The vitamin A in carrots can be used by the body to create cell membranes and also has an antioxidant effect, so it will like to inhibit cell inflammation.
4. Crab, beef contains zinc which helps speed healing
Zinc is an essential mineral for cell multiplication and protein absorption, which helps speed healing. It is recommended to apply easy-to-digest cooking methods such as steaming, stewing, chopping or grinding when consuming food such as crab, beef (low content) easy absorption by the body.
5. Foods with a lot of starch help protect the lining of the stomach.
Foods with a lot of starch after cooking will become sticky. Rice after cooking into a porridge is very useful in protecting the stomach lining. Mashed potatoes after cooking or boiling is very effective in protecting the mucous membrane. Vermicelli should also be eaten after being soft cooked.
6. Low fat meat and fish
For chicken, eat low fat chicken. As with other meats, it is best to use low-fat minced meat or thinly sliced meat, so as not to interfere with digestion. For fish, choose white fish with a low fat content. Stewing or steaming are the safest ways to cook.
7. Other low fat proteins
Among soy foods, tofu is not only thanhefic for digestion, but also doesn’t irritate the stomach. Should cook the tofu while simmering, while cooking the soup. Medium-ripe eggs are the easiest to digest.
8. Fat is not stimulating
Particular attention should be paid to fats, low stimulating fats such as olive oil and easily digestible emulsions such as cream, whipped cream, mayonnaise, etc. can be used in small quantities.
9. Spices, herbs used as medicine for the stomach
Strongly stimulating spices and herbs should be avoided, but some of them are very beneficial, such as cinnamon, anise, cloves, and musk, which are often used as stomach aches.
