Is it really possible to drink porridge to nourish the stomach? Can I not drink porridge if I have stomach problems?

China Science and Technology News Network, December 21 (Jin Xi) When it comes to nourishing the stomach, many people will think of drinking porridge. However, there are different opinions on "drinking porridge to nourish the stomach". Some people say that drinking porridge can cure stomach problems, while others say that people with stomach problems should not drink porridge. So does drinking porridge really nourish the stomach?

The main function of the stomach is to store and grind food. Porridge is usually cooked very well, and has similar properties to chyme after being digested by the stomach. The stomach does not need to grind and digest it again, and it can be directly sent to the small intestine for absorption. From the perspective of reducing the burden on the stomach, drinking porridge does help a little, but the nutrients in porridge are mainly carbohydrates, and the ingredients are single, which is not enough to provide enough nutrition. Therefore, the saying that "drinking porridge nourishes the stomach" is not so correct.

If a healthy person often eats similar liquid or semi-liquid food, it will not only fail to nourish the stomach, but will also make the stomach more "lazy". Over time, the original peristaltic function of the stomach will gradually weaken, which is not conducive to stomach health.

Not all stomach problems are suitable for drinking porridge, because there are many kinds of stomach problems. If it is indigestion, you can drink porridge appropriately. If it is gastroesophagitis, it is not suitable to drink too much porridge, which will not improve the stomach and is not conducive to the recovery of the disease. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the specific problem. If you want to know whether you can drink porridge, the most convenient and quickest way is to ask the attending physician, and don't make a blind judgment yourself.

For patients with stomach problems, they should reduce the intake of liquid foods and try to eat soft rice and noodles; at the same time, they should chew slowly to allow the food to be fully ground and fully mixed with salivary amylase to aid digestion; on the other hand, they also need to eat small meals frequently, eat at regular times and in fixed amounts, and avoid overeating. At the same time, they also need standardized treatment, maintain a cautious attitude, and take medications under the guidance of a doctor. Only in this way can they achieve a two-pronged approach and allow the body to recover soon.