Our stomach, which connects the esophagus to the upper part and the small intestine at the lower part, is an extremely "heart-tolerant" organ: under different states of fasting and fullness, the size of the stomach sac can be as high as 20 times.
Many people’s perception of the stomach is a “big bag” like a broad bean. In fact, not everyone’s stomach is broad bean-like. Your height, fatness and thinness may affect the “body shape” of the stomach.
What does the stomach look like? Will your stomach get fat if you eat too much? Tell you the answer.
interviewed expert
Director of the Department of Nutrition, Eighth Medical Center, General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army of China Zuo Xiaoxia
Director of the Department of Nutrition, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University Director Songxin
Everyone's stomach actually looks different
The stomach is located in the upper left abdomen of the human body, like a cloth bag, in the shape of a sac, and can store and digest food.
Everyone's stomach not only has different appetite, but also has different "looking" effects. The stomach that observes physiological states under X-ray can be mainly divided into four types.
fishhook-type stomach
also known as J-type stomach, it is the most common stomach shape in clinical practice with moderate tension. The widths of the stomach fundus, stomach body, etc. are roughly the same, and is more common in adults with a normal body size.
horn-shaped stomach
also known as highly tension stomach, the fundus and stomach body are almost horizontal, the entire stomach is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, and it is in a cow-shaped horn. is more common in short and fat people.
Eating too fast and the food in the stomach is drained slowly, which can easily lead to the formation of a horn-shaped stomach.
Flower-shaped stomach
The stomach fund is in a sac-shaped pocket and leans backward, the stomach body is narrow and the stomach is large, and the stomach is soaked. is more common in people with tall body shape or patients with gastrospheric .
This kind of stomach has a certain impact on food emptying, which can easily cause acid reflux, bloating and other discomfort, especially after consuming spicy and irritating foods.
long stomach
also known as weak stomach, it is vertical and looks like a water bag. is more common in thin people.
People with long stomach have relatively slow stomach function and are prone to problems such as loss of appetite and abdominal distension.
stomach type is artificial division, just like a person's height, fat and thin, without a clear dividing line, nor is it fixed. Under certain physiological or pathological conditions, the gastric types can also be transformed into each other. For example, in childhood, it has a horn-shaped stomach, but it can be a fish hook shape after adulthood, but in old age, it may be a weak type.
Will the stomach really become bigger and bigger?
The stomach is a very elastic organ, and the size of the stomach cavity can change certainly within a limited range.
On an empty stomach, the stomach is in a contraction state of "hunchback bent over and wrinkles all over the body", which is about the size of an egg (volume is 50~100 ml).
After eating, the food enters the stomach through the esophagus, the stomach wall becomes elastic, and the volume begins to gradually grow larger and the stomach wall gradually becomes thinner. Generally speaking, the stomach capacity after a normal meal is about 1500 ml, and it can reach 2000 ml after eating.
Stomach before eating VSG stomach after eating
Often letting the stomach in a dilated state will weaken its telescopic function. The stomach wall will easily relax when on an empty stomach, so the more food is needed to generate the same tension.
Therefore, often eat too much, overeating, etc. may temporarily "strengthen" the stomach, but the stomach capacity is actually unchanged.
Daily diet, it is more stomach-friendly
A strong inclusive stomach, not only does it eat both soft and hard, but it is also forced to taste all the ups and downs. Frequent meals and constant snacks... may disrupt the working rhythm of the stomach. Do 6 points in your daily diet and treat your stomach well.
1 Increase dietary fiber intake
Dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve digestion. It is recommended to consume 30 grams of dietary fiber a day. You can use this formula for details: 30 grams of dietary fiber ≈1~3 taels of whole grain mixed beans + 1 jin of vegetables + half jin of fruit + 10 grams of nuts (kernel).
On this basis, you can increase the intake of some fine grains, soy products, potatoes and other foods.
2 Eat less high-oil and irritating foods
The daily intake of cooking oil should not exceed 25~30 grams. If you eat high-fat, fried foods, etc., it is best to eat foods rich in dietary fiber and vitamins for a few days to avoid accumulation of fat.
You can choose a healthier cooking method, such as changing frying and barbecue to stewing, steaming, etc.
3 Three meals for a fixed time
Breakfast cannot be ignored, dinner should not be too late or too much. Generally speaking, breakfast can be arranged between 6:30 and 8:30, lunch at 11:30 to 13:30, and dinner at 18:00 to 19:00.
4 Eat seven minutes full for each meal
Daily diet should not be too hungry or full, and it is better to be seven minutes full, that is, the stomach is not full, but the enthusiasm for food has decreased, and the speed of active eating has also slowed down. But habitually want to eat more, but if you remove the food and change the topic, you will soon forget to eat.
5 Chew carefully and swallow slowly for each meal
It is best to ensure that each mouth is chewed 20 times, and the elderly chew more than 25 times per mouth of meal, which helps reduce the digestive burden.
6 Change the order of meals
For people with healthy stomachs, they might as well eat refreshing fresh fruits first, then drink a small bowl of appetizing soup, then eat vegetable dishes, and fill in some of the stomach.
At this time, the staple food is added and finally the fish and meat dishes are served. It can not only ensure sufficient dietary fiber intake, but also avoid excessive oil and fat, and ensure dietary balance.
