Drinking porridge in moderation is not harmful to the body, and the harm of drinking large amounts of porridge over a long period of time is mainly reflected in the unbalanced nutritional intake and other aspects. Porridge is a common food on the table, easy to digest and absorb. For some people with weak gastrointestinal function, drinking congee is conducive to the protection of the gastrointestinal tract, reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time, absorb some of the nutrients. To common millet porridge, for example, 100 grams of millet porridge contains 46 calories, carbohydrates 8.4g, protein 1.4g, fat 0.7g, calcium 10mg, potassium 19mg. The main calories of porridge come from carbohydrates, and the content of other nutrients is relatively small. It is a kind of food with relatively low nutrient density. Long-term consumption of congee can occupy the stomach content and affect the intake of other foods, thus leading to nutritional imbalance. Diabetic patients should not drink more congee, a variety of porridge is easy to digest, and the longer the boiling time, the higher the glycemic index. If you drink congee, it is recommended to eat with other foods, such as meat, in order to balance the nutrition.