Rice and noodles, staple foods on the Chinese table, appear in our rice bowls almost every day. Whenever you have a bad stomach, you always hear this advice: "Eat something light, let's have a bowl of porridge or noodles." So, when these two meet, who is the real stomach master? Let's take a closer look at how rice and noodles work on nourishing the stomach!

1. Comparison of nutrients

1. Rice

Rice is steamed and mainly provides carbohydrates, a small amount of protein and a small amount of B vitamins. Its starch structure is dominated by amylose, and the digestion rate is moderate, and the effect on gastric acid secretion is relatively small. In addition, cooked rice has a soft texture and is easy to chew and digest, making it friendly to people with sensitive gastric mucosa or weak gastric motility.

2. Noodles

Noodles are mostly made of wheat flour, which is also rich in carbohydrates, protein and B vitamins, but its protein quality is better than that of rice, especially gluten protein, and has higher nutritional value. The starch structure of noodles is dominated by amylopectin, which has a high degree of gelatinization after cooking, and the digestion speed is relatively fast, and the stimulation of stomach acid is relatively large. The firmness of noodles depends on the cooking method, and being too soft or too hard can have different effects on the stomach.

Second, the effect of stomach nourishment consideration

1. Rice

Due to the moderate digestion speed of rice, it is not easy to cause a large amount of gastric acid secretion, which is conducive to protecting the gastric mucosa, and is more suitable for patients with gastric discomfort such as gastric hyperacidity, gastritis, and gastric ulcers. In addition, cooked white rice has a delicate taste and is easy to digest, so it does not overburden the stomach and helps to restore stomach function.

2. Noodles

The rapid digestion of noodles makes blood sugar rise faster, which has certain advantages for people who need to quickly replenish energy, such as postoperative recovery period, manual laborers, etc. However, for patients with hyperacidity, gastritis, gastric ulcers, etc., too fast digestion may lead to a further increase in gastric acid secretion and aggravate the condition. However, if you choose whole grain noodles (such as whole wheat noodles and buckwheat noodles), they are rich in dietary fiber, which is conducive to regulating intestinal function and indirectly has a protective effect on the stomach. In addition, controlling the firmness of the noodles when cooking and avoiding too hard or too soft is also good for stomach comfort.

3. Consideration of special populations

1, patients with gastric acidity, gastritis, gastric ulcer

This group of people is more suitable to choose rice as a staple food, because its digestion speed is moderate, it has less impact on gastric acid secretion, and it helps to repair the gastric mucosa and alleviate inflammation.

2, gastric power weakness, indigestion

Both rice and soft-boiled noodles are good choices, both of which are easy to digest and don't put too much pressure on the stomach. However, care should be taken to avoid cooking the noodles in a way that is too greasy or spicy to avoid irritating the gastric mucosa.

3. Diabetes

Whether it's rice or noodles, you should pay attention to the amount of food to avoid a rapid rise in blood sugar. Choose coarse grain rice or whole wheat flour with a low GI (glycemic index) and rich vegetables, lean meats, and other foods to help stabilize blood sugar.

It can be seen that rice and noodles have their own advantages in nourishing the stomach, and which one is more nourishing for the stomach needs to be comprehensively considered according to the individual's stomach condition, eating habits and nutritional needs. Of course, in addition to food choices, we should also develop and maintain good eating habits. For example, eat regularly and quantitatively, chew slowly, and avoid overeating. These habits not only help to reduce the burden on the stomach, but also promote the digestion and absorption of food.

In addition, maintaining a good routine and mood is also an important factor in nourishing the stomach. Adequate sleep and a pleasant mood help to maintain the body's normal metabolism and immunity, thereby protecting the health of the gastric mucosa.

Therefore, whether it is rice or noodles, as long as it is eaten reasonably on the premise that it suits you, it can become a good helper for nourishing the stomach. Let's work together to use scientific attitudes and methods to take care of the stomach!

Proofread by Zhuang Wu