The cold weather in winter, cold air stimulates the stomach and intestines can cause a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. In addition, people’s appetite in winter, emphasizing the tonic, will be excessive consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, high-cholesterol food, which increases the burden on the stomach and intestines, resulting in indigestion, bloating, abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, winter maintenance of the stomach and intestines, in addition to pay attention to the cold to keep warm, but also pay attention to diet regulation. It is said that a winter tonic three spring, experts suggest that the winter tonic has to first nourish the stomach and intestines, in order to better promote nutrient absorption. The winter consumption of warm food can enhance the body’s ability to protect against cold, but also to warm the stomach and intestines, to prevent digestive system diseases. Such as red dates, cinnamon, chestnuts and other warm dried fruits can not only nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen, but also promote blood circulation, benefit qi and blood, calm the mind and dispel cold. Beef, chicken and lamb are also warm foods with high protein and low fat content, which can enhance the body’s ability to withstand cold and resist disease. Eat less cold food Winter itself is low, and then eat sticky, hard, cold food, such as rice cakes, cold drinks, etc., easy to stimulate the blood vessels of the spleen and stomach, so that the blood flow is not smooth, and the reduction of blood will seriously affect the function of digestion and absorption, leading to indigestion, bloating, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal diseases. Duck meat is cold and has the effect of nourishing Yin and clearing heat, which is exactly contrary to the dietary principle of warming the spleen and stomach in winter, so it should not be consumed too much in winter. The carbohydrates and fats can provide enough heat to help the body fight the cold. However, the intake of fat must be moderate, otherwise it will lead to fat accumulation and increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. Lean meat, eggs, fish, dairy, beans and soy products, these foods are low in fat and rich in high-quality protein, easy to be digested and absorbed by the body, very beneficial to the winter maintenance of the stomach and intestines. Timely supplementation of vitamins The cold climate of winter will accelerate the metabolism of vitamins in the body, so should be supplemented in the diet in a timely manner. Vitamin A can enhance the cold tolerance of the stomach and intestines, vitamin C can improve the ability of the stomach and intestines to adapt to the cold. Therefore, you can eat more animal liver, carrots, pumpkin, cabbage, mung bean sprouts and oilseed vegetables in winter. Pay attention to supplemental minerals The cold will increase the consumption of minerals, which are also essential and important for the maintenance of the intestines and stomach. Therefore, in winter, eat more carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, lotus roots and other root vegetables rich in minerals, can play a role in warming the stomach and protecting the intestinal tract.