The right food at
the right time is always essential to keep the gut healthy.A well
balanced diet is needed for the functioning of all the system of our
body.As the functions of nutrients are interconnected ,if there is a low
level in the intake of a particular nutrient can affect the absortion
of other,for eg vitamin D is essential for calcium absortion ,vitamin C
is essential for iron absortion. Each and every person is different and
the food that is suitable for each system may vary and its better to
follow a customised diet plan from an experienced nutritionist.You
should observe your body and note the changes after eating a particular
food,if the same reason persisting,after 5-10 times with the same food
you need a consultation.But more than 50% complaints relating to food
,depends on one's suggestions like "hot food","cold food" and we Indian
have a lot of unsientific believes that followed by generation.I respect
our traditional system of medicine,If you are the one who follow the
ayurvedic principles in life and not eating any food,or packet foods
from outside,never had any allopatic treatments in your life,then its
its the best.But the nutrition is based on allopatic system and
according to the principles anyone can eat food at anytime according to
their conditions and the food that is good for your stomach may be a
poison for the other.
There are some food that are proved to have some
beneficial effects on our stomach and overall health.As we know ,due to
anti-biotic treatments,one may loss the healthy bacterias in the
stomach,which may causes several discomforts like gastric
problems diarrhea etc.So its essential to take B-complex tablets and
food rich in B-vitamins .Prebiotics and probiotics have a good
effect.Probiotics are the live bacteria that are present in the yogurt
and other dairy products. .Prebiotics are the specialised plant fiber
that helps to nourish the good bacteria that is already in the large
intestine.It is effective to prevent irritable bowel syndrome,ulcerative
colitis,cancer etc.Recommended daily intake of fiber should be 40mg,but
due to modern lifestyle and fast food trend we are getting less than 10
gm/day.The food that is rich in fiber are plant foods like whole
grains,rice flakes,oats,beans,vegetables,
Foods that helps to improve the functions of stomach are :
1.water-2-2.5
liters of water needed for a healthy man-drink 2 glasses of water early
morning,to reduce constipation,as it make the stool soft and easier to
pass.Add half tsp-1tsp(5ml) of ghee to jaggery coffee which is a good
source of minerals like iron,zinc and drink early morning,which is a
good remedy for constipation during pregnancy.
2.yogurt/curd-We Indians have the culture of taking curds and
buttermilk daily.Instead of antacids,try half glass of curd with half
glass water,which is effective for indigestion and fullness.It is proved
that daily intake of yogurt ,which contain probiotics which helps to
prevent diseases and it improve the skin tone.Instead of using other
soft drinks ,drink buttermilk daily to reduce heat,as it provide enough
nutrients like protein and B-vitamins.A glass of yogurt a day to keep
the gut healthy.
3.Oats,nuts,vegetables-It contain soluble fibers
which helps to prevent diseases and good for stomach. .Fenugreek contain
soluble fiber .It is good for diabetic patients as well as cholestrol
patients.Fiber present is beans is effective for diabetic patients.
4.Brown rice-Instead of white rice,use brown rice which contain more fibers and B -vitamins.
5.
Pop-corn-It contain a good source of fiber so ideal as a snack than
other chips.Frozen sweet corn ,available in the market can be used for
making curries,snacks etc.
If there is diarrhea, try arrowroot drink,which give
a soothing effect and reduce the symptoms.Boil mustard seeds in water ,
add some sugar and drink.It gives a sudden effect.
So a well
balanced diet with all the nutrients especially vitamin A,B-comlex
vitamins ,fiber and water essential to keep away diseases and gut
health.
