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Green Smoothies Are Okay for Sensitive Stomachs: Nutritionist Shares 6 Tips for Gastric Comfort

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A nutritionist offers six tips for people with sensitive stomachs to enjoy green smoothies without discomfort.
  • Key advice includes using cooked, mild vegetables and low-acid fruits, adding warming ingredients, and ensuring a smooth blend.
  • The nutritionist also recommends avoiding drinking green smoothies on an empty stomach and pausing consumption during acute gastritis or severe ulcers.

Individuals who experience stomach discomfort, such as bloating or excess acid, can still enjoy green smoothies by following specific preparation guidelines, according to nutritionist Lin Li-cen.

People with sensitive stomachs can choose mild ingredients like cabbage and okra, and blanch the vegetables first to reduce the stimulation of green smoothies on the stomach.

— Lin Li-cenNutritionist Lin Li-cen explaining how to prepare green smoothies for sensitive stomachs.

Lin advises against consuming raw, cold ingredients and high-fiber items that can exacerbate stomach issues. Instead, she suggests opting for mild vegetables like cabbage or okra, which should be blanched before blending to reduce irritation. For fruits, she recommends easily digestible options such as apples, papayas, and ripe bananas, while avoiding highly acidic fruits like lemons, oranges, pineapples, and kiwis.

To further support digestion and warm the stomach, Lin suggests incorporating ingredients like ginger or a small amount of cinnamon powder. Adding sources of quality protein and healthy fats, such as avocado, nuts, or cooked soybeans, can also aid in protecting the stomach lining and repairing tissues. Using a warm base, like water or soy milk heated to 40-50°C, and blending the ingredients thoroughly will minimize the digestive burden on the stomach.

Avoid drinking green smoothies on an empty stomach. It is recommended to eat a warm egg first, like a bitter tea oil fried egg, before drinking.

— Lin Li-cenNutritionist Lin Li-cen advising on the best way to consume green smoothies for stomach health.

Lin also recommends adding ingredients like yam to nourish the stomach lining. Crucially, she advises against drinking green smoothies on an empty stomach. A warm, cooked egg is suggested as a pre-smoothie snack. For those experiencing acute gastritis or severe stomach ulcers, it is best to temporarily halt the consumption of high-fiber beverages altogether. When drinking, sipping slowly and allowing saliva to mix with the smoothie can further aid digestion.

If you are experiencing acute gastritis or severe stomach ulcers, you should temporarily stop drinking high-fiber beverages.

— Lin Li-cenNutritionist Lin Li-cen advising on when to avoid green smoothies.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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