Stomach pain, acid reflux, and other issues are common in Hong Kong. A 2012 study by the University of Hong Kong showed that about 12% of the population experiences acid reflux symptoms at least once a month! Prevention is better than cure, so it's important to consume stomach-friendly, stomach-nourishing, and spleen-strengthening nutrients through food daily to reduce the occurrence of these problems. Papaya, aloe vera, and bird's nest are all excellent stomach-nourishing foods. We have combined these three into a simple and delicious stomach-nourishing dessert.

Bird's Nest and Aloe Vera Stewed Papaya

  Papaya Nutritionists generally believe that papaya is rich in vitamin C, which protects the stomach and enhances its ability to resist illness. The enzymes in papaya help improve digestion and relieve stomach acid, making it one of the best foods for strengthening the spleen and stomach and treating stomach ailments.   Aloe Vera Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat various burns and gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Kevin Ghassemi, a gastroenterologist from California, believes that aloe vera can effectively relieve inflammation in the esophagus and stomach, thereby alleviating reflux symptoms.  Bird's Nest "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" (《本經逢原》) records that bird's nest can promote the mutual generation of metal and water, nourish the lungs with kidney qi, and calm stomach qi, making it the mildest food. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bird's nest calms the liver and strengthens the stomach, providing a soothing effect, and is an excellent product for nourishing the stomach.

Ingredients

​Papaya 1 piece

Ready-to-eat aloe vera 40g

Bird's nest 2 pieces (15g)

Milk 100ml

Stewing Bird's Nest

  Soak bird's nest for 3 hours. After soaking, remove impurities, then tear apart and rinse.  Add bird's nest and water to a double boiler and steam for 20 minutes (the water level should just cover the bird's nest).

Bird's Nest Stewed Papaya

  Cut the papaya in half, remove the seeds, and then place the previously stewed bird's nest into the papaya. Bird's nest should fill about 60% of the papaya's space.  Cover the papaya with its top half and steam in a steamer for 8 minutes.

Adding Ingredients

  Remove the papaya from the steamer and pour milk into the papaya.  Scoop out the papaya flesh from the top half of the papaya and place it into the bottom half of the papaya containing the bird's nest and milk.

Add Lo Hong Ka's ready-to-eat aloe vera, and your super stomach-nourishing and delicious dessert is complete!

 

Stomach-Nourishing Tips

• After meals, stomach pressure increases, so do not lie down immediately to avoid acid reflux.
• Excessive consumption of high-fat, high-calorie foods can affect the normal function of the sphincter, easily leading to acid reflux and stomach pain.
• Consuming irritants such as cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods can increase stomach acid secretion, leading to stomach pain.
• Those who often experience stomach discomfort should eat small, frequent meals to effectively improve symptoms.
• Chewing gum or lozenges can stimulate saliva production, which helps neutralize stomach acid.
• Maintaining an optimistic and relaxed mood can prevent and relieve symptoms of stomach ailments.

Lo Hong Ka Ready-to-Eat Aloe Vera, delicious and nourishing.

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