The doctor said that Longkou vermicelli cannot be eaten on an empty stomach? There is really a prompt on the packaging, Longkou | Fans | Reminder
Recently, a netizen posted: "After eating Longkou vermicelli for so long, I now realize that I can't eat it on an empty stomach." In the comment section, some netizens who claim to be local to Longkou also introduced that Longkou vermicelli is completely different from rice noodles and cannot be used as a staple food. "It should be eaten as a dish.". If taken on an empty stomach, the stomach will feel uncomfortable.
The reporter visited offline supermarkets and found that most of the packaging bags of Longkou vermicelli did indeed have relevant labels such as "not suitable for empty stomach consumption" printed on them.
Previously, due to the convenience of purchasing, storing, and fat free Longkou vermicelli, it was used as a staple food by some people during the weight loss period, but their characteristic of not being able to be consumed on an empty stomach was overlooked. Why can't Longkou vermicelli be eaten on an empty stomach? What effects does eating on an empty stomach have on the human body? In response, the reporter interviewed Peng Xichun, Deputy Chief Physician of the Nutrition Department at Changsha Central Hospital.
Some netizens have analyzed that the key reason why Longkou vermicelli cannot be taken on an empty stomach is that the mung beans in its ingredients are "cold" ingredients, and excessive consumption can stimulate the stomach. In response to this viewpoint, Peng Xichun introduced that "through a series of processing techniques, most of the mung beans are ultimately preserved as starch, which does not have the problem of 'coldness'." She believes that the root cause of discomfort among citizens is ultimately starch "causing trouble".
The reporter sorted through the raw material list of most Longkou vermicelli on the market and found that their main ingredients are peas, mung beans, and water. Peng Xichun introduced that the main component of Longkou vermicelli raw materials is starch, which is sugar. If citizens take large amounts of sugar on an empty stomach or in a hungry state, it can stimulate the secretion of stomach acid, and "mild cases may lead to acid reflux and bloating."
In addition, ordinary biological starch is divided into linear starch and branched starch. In contrast, foods containing linear starch are less likely to stimulate blood sugar and insulin, and have a stronger sense of fullness. Eating foods with high amylose content may not be easy to gain weight, but they are also less likely to be broken down and digested. "Most foods like Longkou vermicelli contain straight chain starch," Peng Xichun said.
"If you encounter citizens who have delicate digestive systems, are prone to indigestion, and even have gastric ulcers or related chronic diseases, we generally recommend that they do not eat on an empty stomach. When eating, they should also pay attention to the amount, and a small amount is best," said Peng Xichun.
Peng Xichun reminds that besides Longkou fans, citizens should also pay attention in their daily lives and should not drink coffee or strong tea on an empty stomach; People with lactose intolerance should not drink milk on an empty stomach; On an empty stomach, stimulating condiments such as ginger, garlic, and chili peppers can also stimulate the gastric mucosa and trigger gastrointestinal diseases.