What are foods that are kind to the body? An explanation of a diet that does not strain the stomach or intestines.
Foods that are easy on the body are easy to digest and can reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines. By eating in a way that is kind to your stomach, it becomes easier to maintain your physical health. However, if you don't know what foods are kind to the body, it will be difficult to incorporate them into your daily diet.
In this article, we will explain in detail the characteristics and how to choose foods that are kind to the body, for those who are currently following a ketogenic diet or who want to lead a healthy diet. We will also introduce some recommended foods, so please refer to them.
What is food that is kind to the body?
Food that is kind to the body is food that is easy to digest and does not put a strain on the stomach or intestines. In this section, we will explain the characteristics of food that is kind to the body, as well as the disadvantages of consuming food that puts a strain on the stomach and intestines.
Foods that don't use a lot of fat or oil
Foods that are good for you don't use a lot of unnecessary fat or oil. When you eat foods that contain a lot of unnecessary fat or oil, hormones that promote the digestion and absorption of fat are secreted, but this also inhibits the movement of the stomach. This can cause the digestion and absorption of food to take longer, and may put a strain on the stomach and intestines.
When your stomach is particularly upset, it is important to choose foods that are easy to digest and that put less of a strain on the stomach and intestines. For example, chicken breast and white fish are good choices. On the other hand, foods that are high in fat and oil include fatty meat and fish. When eating meat or fish, choose leaner cuts and remove the fat before cooking.
Foods with low carbohydrate content
When introducing foods that are kind to the body into your diet, it is important to choose foods with low carbohydrate content. Although carbohydrates are one of the energy sources necessary for maintaining good health, if you eat too much of them, they are stored as fat and can cause obesity. If obesity continues, metabolic syndrome will occur, and you will need to improve your diet.
Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which not only visceral fat obesity, but also blood pressure, blood sugar, and triglyceride levels are high. If left untreated, the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension and diabetes increases, so it is important to be careful not to consume too much sugar.
Foods that help to maintain a healthy intestinal environment
In order to boost your body's immunity by eating foods that are kind to your body, it is necessary to consume a moderate amount of dietary fiber, which helps to maintain a healthy intestinal environment. If you can boost your body's immunity, you will be able to maintain a healthy state of health, as your body will be able to repair cells that have been damaged by autoimmunity even if foreign substances enter the body. However, if you eat too much food high in dietary fiber when your stomach is not feeling well, you may experience symptoms such as indigestion or diarrhea, so you need to be careful.
Type: How to choose foods that are good for you
Foods that are good for you can reduce the burden on your stomach and intestines, and can also boost your immunity. In this chapter, we will explain how to choose foods that are good for you, dividing them into staple foods, meat and fish, vegetables and soy products, fruit, and sweets.
Main food
There are many staple foods that are good for you. When you have a cold or don't feel like eating, you can eat rice porridge, udon noodles or somen noodles. Rice porridge and udon noodles are easy to eat even when you don't feel well, as they don't put a strain on your stomach. To make rice porridge, cook it in plenty of water, and to make udon noodles or somen noodles, boil them for a long time to make them soft, which will reduce the strain on your stomach and intestines.
In addition, brown rice and rice with the germ still attached are foods that are richer in dietary fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals than white rice. Brown rice is rice that has had the bran removed, while rice with the germ still attached is rice that has had the bran and germ removed. The germ and bran contain many ingredients that help to boost the immune system, so it is a good idea to include them in your daily diet.
Meat and fish
Although some meat and fish products contain a lot of fat, if you choose carefully you can eat only foods that are good for you. Among meat and fish, we recommend chicken breast, which has relatively little fat, and white fish, such as cod, flounder and sea bream.
It is also possible to prevent excessive fat intake by being creative with cooking methods. For example, you could try cooking fish without using oil, or try shabu-shabu or hot pot dishes. I also recommend incorporating small fish such as dried sardines into your cooking. Small fish are rich in protein and calcium, as well as vitamins that can boost your immunity and have antioxidant effects.
Vegetables and soy products
Vegetables and processed soy products are both examples of foods that are kind to the body. Vegetables, which are low in dietary fiber, are easy to digest and put less of a strain on the body. In addition to being rich in soy protein, which is useful for cell generation and the activation of immune cells, soy also contains isoflavones, which are expected to have antioxidant and anticancer effects, as well as insoluble dietary fiber, which helps to regulate the intestinal environment. The following vegetables and soy products are considered to be easy to digest.
- potato
- pumpkin
- carrot
- onion
- turnip
- radish
- spinach
- cabbage
- Chinese cabbage
- tofu
- natto (fermented soybeans)
Fruits
Fruits are one of the healthiest foods, and are recommended as a snack or dessert after a meal. Of the various fruits, apples and bananas are considered to be particularly good for digestion. However, citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits can irritate the stomach and intestines, so it is best to avoid them if you have a stomach complaint. Even with fruits that are considered to be good for digestion, you need to be careful when eating cold foods straight from the refrigerator, as they can cause stomach discomfort and reduce blood flow to the stomach and intestines.
Sweets
You can eat sweets that are good for you without feeling guilty even when you're on a diet. The main conditions for sweets that are good for you are as follows.
- Low in calories
- Low in GI
- Chewy
If the calories in sweets are low, you can avoid over-consuming calories. The GI value is a numerical value that indicates how easily blood sugar levels rise. The higher the GI value, the more likely it is that blood sugar levels will rise sharply after eating, increasing the risk of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases. By choosing sweets with a low GI value, you can suppress sharp rises in blood sugar levels.
In addition, sweets that are rich in dietary fiber are chewy and filling, so you don't have to worry about eating too much. By choosing sweets that are low in calories, have a low GI, and contain dietary fiber, you can easily get a sense of satisfaction even from eating a small amount of sweets.
Why “NATUVIEW” is good for your body
NATUVIEW offers a range of carefully selected sweets made with low-sugar ingredients. With a wide selection of low-sugar breads and sweets, it is also recommended for those on a diet or who need to control their blood sugar levels.
NATUVIEW products use carefully selected ingredients such as coconut oil, olive oil and grass-fed butter. When making baked goods, which are generally made by pouring batter into a mold and baking, it is essential to use a release agent to make it easier to remove the finished product from the mold. NATUVIEW uses grass-fed butter and ghee, which are high-quality, healthy oils.
Grass-fed butter is made from the milk of cows that have been raised in natural environments and fed only grass. Ghee is melted butter made by boiling unsalted butter to remove the protein, water and impurities, leaving only the pure fat.
5 recommendations for delicious and healthy food from NATUVIEW
In order to successfully incorporate healthy foods into your diet, they must be something you can continue to eat for a long time. In this chapter, we will introduce a selection of delicious, healthy foods from the products we handle at NATUVIEW.
1. Serial
NATUVIEW cereals are low in carbohydrates and grain-free. Grain-free refers to products that do not contain grains such as wheat, rice or corn, which are high in carbohydrates. Instead of using grains, we use superfoods such as chia seeds, walnuts and almonds to create a low-carbohydrate, high-protein, high-fiber cereal.
We also use high-quality coconut oil and erythritol, which has a moderate sweetness that reduces the feeling of coolness. You can easily get your daily nutritional intake from just 40g of cereal per meal. The nutritional content per bag (200g) of cereal is as follows
- Energy: 972 kcal
- Protein: 33.2 g
- Fat: 84.2 g
- Dietary fiber: 20.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
2. Muscle Chips
Muscle Chips are made from domestic chicken breast meat, which is dried after being simply seasoned with sun-dried salt, onion powder, paprika powder and pepper.
The reason Muscle Chips are good for you is that they are made without using any oil. They are made by slicing chicken breast very thinly and then frying it without using any oil. They have a crispy texture and are perfect as a snack when you're feeling peckish or as a side dish to drink.
They are also rich in protein, so they are recommended as a snack for people who are working on their body shape as well as for growing children.
3. Keto Bread
Keto bread is a type of bread that is low in carbohydrates but still has a satisfying, delicious taste. The reason why keto bread is good for you is that it is gluten-free (as it does not contain wheat flour or rice flour) and is made using a production method that is kind to the body.
The ingredients used are low-carbohydrate almond flour and coconut flour, and no unnecessary additives are used. Each loaf is carefully baked to ensure a moist texture while keeping the carbohydrate content to a minimum. The plain flavor allows you to enjoy the natural, gentle taste, making it the perfect bread for health-conscious people.
The nutritional content of each ketopan is as follows.
- Energy: 1,242 kcal
- Protein: 44.2 g
- Fat: 105.5 g
- Dietary fiber: 27.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.2 g
4. Keto bread with sesame cheese
Keto Bread Sesame Cheese is a low-carb, high-protein bread made with a balanced blend of white and black sesame seeds, and topped with cream cheese. The savory aroma and texture of the sesame seeds and the rich flavor of the cream cheese are a perfect match.
The reason that Keto Bread Sesame Cheese is good for you is that it is gluten-free and made with high-nutritional ingredients. The ingredients, almonds and chia seeds, are rich in high-quality vegetable protein, dietary fiber and essential fatty acids that help to maintain good health.
The nutritional information for each Ketopan Sesame Cheese is as follows.
- Energy: 1,261 kcal
- Protein: 42.4 g
- Fat: 108.0 g
- Dietary fiber: 33.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.3 g
5. Basque cheesecake
Basque cheesecake is a gluten-free cake made with cream cheese, fresh cream, sour cream and kudzu starch. It also contains the indigestible dietary fiber dextrin and the sweeteners erythritol and lakanka, which have a moderate sweetness.
The reason why Basque cheesecake is good for you is that it is gluten-free, meaning it does not contain wheat flour or rice flour. Compared to a typical Basque cheesecake, it has about 78% less sugar. Although it is gluten-free, the outside is crispy and fragrant, and the inside is mild and melts in your mouth.
The nutritional content of each Basque cheesecake is as follows.
- Energy: 2,139 kcal
- Protein: 38.1 g
- Fat: 204.6 g
- Dietary fiber: 46.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.0 g
The key to a diet that doesn't strain the stomach or intestines
If you can successfully incorporate foods that are kind to your body, you can lead a lifestyle that does not strain your stomach or intestines. In this chapter, we will explain the key points for leading a lifestyle that does not strain your stomach or intestines.
Avoid foods that are hard to digest
Foods that are hard to digest put more strain on the stomach and intestines. To lead a lifestyle that does not put too much strain on the stomach and intestines, it is important to avoid foods that are hard to digest, such as those that are high in fat or high in dietary fiber. The following are examples of foods that are hard to digest.
- Squid and octopus
- Seaweed
- Konnyaku
- Bamboo shoots
- Burdock
- Wild vegetables, etc.
If you are eating foods that are difficult to digest, we recommend reducing the amount of oil used, cutting the food into smaller pieces, or cooking it until it is tender.
Avoid highly stimulating foods.
Foods such as spices and citrus fruits can irritate the stomach and intestines, and may cause an excessive secretion of digestive fluids. In particular, if your stomach is not feeling well, avoid the following strongly-irritating foods.
- Spices (wasabi, mustard, curry powder, etc.)
- Vinegar
- Citrus fruits (lemons, grapefruits, yuzu, etc.)
Spices and highly acidic foods are not the only foods that can irritate the stomach and intestines. Be careful of the temperature of the food you eat, as hot food that has just been cooked and cold food that has just been taken out of the refrigerator can also irritate the stomach and intestines.
Live a healthy life with “NATUVIEW”, which uses materials that are kind to the body.
If you choose foods that are kind to your body, you can still enjoy snacks while on a ketogenic diet. Let's continue with the ketogenic diet without difficulty by making good use of the NATUVIEW products introduced in this article.
NATUVIEW offers a range of healthy products made with ingredients that are kind to the body. As well as being low in sugar, they also focus on taste, so they are recommended as snacks for those on a ketogenic diet. If you are looking for snacks that are kind to the body, please try NATUVIEW products.