{"id":29337,"date":"2026-09-04T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/a-fatal-blow-to-your-stomach-can-you-afford-to-eat-raw-and-cold-foods\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T08:41:14","slug":"a-fatal-blow-to-your-stomach-can-you-afford-to-eat-raw-and-cold-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/a-fatal-blow-to-your-stomach-can-you-afford-to-eat-raw-and-cold-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"A &#8220;Fatal Blow&#8221; to Your Stomach! Can You Afford to Eat Raw and Cold Foods?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/eating-or-asking-for-trouble-these-foods-can-make-your-stomach-sing-a-concert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>In the previous article<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, we explored how cold foods, spicy foods, and greasy, rich foods can cause stomach pain and offered specific dietary adjustment suggestions. However, these are not the only culprits affecting gastrointestinal health. Raw and cold foods, as well as allergenic foods, are also common \u201cgut killers\u201d that are often overlooked in daily diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">This article will continue by analyzing the effects of these two categories of foods and offer corresponding dietary tips to help you avoid common eating pitfalls and truly \u201ceat right\u201d for your gut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29330\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-980x980.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-480x480.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u56db\u3001\u751f\u51b7\u98df\u7269\uff1a\u813e\u80c3\u865a\u5f31\u8005\u7684\u5927\u5fcc-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>4. Raw and Cold Foods: A Big No-No for Those with Weak Digestion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Common Examples: Sashimi, raw oysters, drunken shrimp, drunken crab, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Symptoms: Consuming these can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms.<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">TCM Perspective: Raw and cold foods are prone to bacterial contamination and are difficult to digest. They damage the body\u2019s digestive \u201cyang qi\u201d (vital warmth), especially affecting the spleen and stomach, resulting in digestive weakness and stomach discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Suggestions: Those with weak digestive systems should avoid raw and cold foods. Food should be thoroughly cooked before consumption. Warm-natured items like ginger tea or red date tea can help warm the spleen and stomach and improve digestion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><u><br \/>\n<\/u><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>5. Allergenic Foods: Danger Zones for Those with Allergies<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Common Examples: Seafood, milk, eggs, peanuts, mangoes, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Symptoms: These may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, itchy skin, breathing difficulties, and more.<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">TCM Perspective: People with allergic constitutions may trigger immune responses after eating allergenic foods, leading to gastrointestinal disorders and stomach pain.<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Suggestions: People prone to allergies should avoid allergenic foods. Additionally, the following precautions can help reduce allergic reactions:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">\u201c<strong>Check food ingredient labels carefully <\/strong>to avoid accidentally consuming allergens.&#8221;\uff1b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">\u201c<strong>Stick to light and easily digestible meals <\/strong>to reduce gastrointestinal irritation and lower allergy risk.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Everyone has a different body constitution, so suitable dietary choices vary from person to person. Understanding your own body and adjusting your diet accordingly is key to preventing digestive discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">In addition to avoiding irritant foods, maintaining a regular routine, exercising moderately, and managing your emotions well are also important for gut health. If stomach pain occurs frequently or is accompanied by severe symptoms, seek medical attention promptly to identify the root cause. A healthier gut means a more relaxed life!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the previous article, we explored how cold foods, spicy foods, and greasy, rich foods can cause stomach pain and offered specific dietary adjustment suggestions. However, these are not the only culprits affecting gastrointestinal health. 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