Gastritis occupies a leading position among diseases of the digestive system, the main reasons for the development of which are non-compliance with the diet and unhealthy diet.The key to success in the treatment of the disease is mainly related to following a proper diet.
General recommendations for nutrition for gastritis of the stomach
When developing a nutritional menu, the acidity of the gastric fluid of a patient with gastritis should be taken into account, since food products have different effects on the secretion and motility of the stomach.But there are general dietary rules that apply to gastritis of any type:
- full breakfast;
- observing breaks between meals (3 – 4 hours).
- regularity and fractionation of meals (5 – 6 meals a day, in small portions).
- the interval between dinner and bedtime (at least 3 hours);
- thorough chewing;
- drinking drinks no earlier than half an hour after eating.
- refusal of dry food and food on the go.
- exclusion of spicy, fatty, fried, smoked foods.
- limiting the consumption of sugar and sweet foods, fresh bread (especially hot)
- giving up coffee and carbonated drinks.
- using only fresh and high quality products.
It is best to avoid chocolate altogether if you have gastritis.Alcohol consumption and smoking are also strictly contraindicated.It is worth giving up even such light drinks as beer and dry wine, especially with hyperacid gastritis.It is recommended to eat food at the same time.You should transition to a new diet gradually.
What you should not eat if you have gastritis
A diet for gastritis with high hydrochloric acid secretion includes avoiding foods that have a strong effect on gastric secretion and motility.Its task is to reduce the production of gastric juice.To do this you should exclude:
- foods with coarse fiber (bran bread, turnips, radishes, radishes, sorrel, spinach, hard meat, pearl barley, millet, peas, beans and other legumes, dried fruits, nuts and seeds).
- foods that stimulate the secretion of hydrochloric acid and increase the acidity of gastric juice (cabbage, citrus fruits, unsweetened fruits and berries, concentrated meat, fish and mushroom broths, pickles, preserves, pastries, spices and seasonings, fermented milk products, fatty and salted fish, garlic, fatty and salted fish).
- very cold or hot food.
With low acidity, the task of the nutritional menu is to stimulate the production of gastric juice and limit the mechanical effect of food on the gastric mucosa.Before eating, it is helpful to induce the production of gastric juice by watching commercials or videos about delicious foods or simply by talking and using the power of imagination.
Prohibited foods for hypoacid gastritis
- Rough food.Barley, millet, beans and peas can only be eaten in very limited quantities.It is better to completely exclude cabbage, mushrooms, turnips, radishes, cucumbers and peppers.
- Fatty and stringy meats, canned goods.
- Berries with grains and thick skin (blackberries, strawberries, red and white raisins, gooseberries).
- Very salty and spicy cheeses.
- Lard and animal fats (not digested due to low acid concentration in gastric juice).
- Spicy food, grape juice.
What can you eat if you have gastritis?
What foods can be consumed for gastritis by patients with high acidity of gastric juice:
- Mealy.Eating bread for gastritis is not prohibited.it is important to decide which bread will not be harmful.Rye bread causes fermentation, so it is better to include in the menu wheat, day-old or dried bread, crackers and lean cookies.
- Porridge.It is recommended to cook the cereal in water, but it is acceptable with a small addition of milk.Oatmeal, buckwheat and rice are recommended for consumption.
- Vegetables.Carrots, boiled potatoes, beets, cauliflower in the form of puree or puree soup.Ripe, non-acidic, skinless tomatoes are acceptable in small quantities.
- You can eat fruit, but in limited quantities.It is acceptable to eat bananas, pears, berries and baked apples.It is preferable to consume fruit in the form of purees or compotes.
- Among the spices, it is allowed to add dill, parsley, cinnamon and vanillin to dishes in small quantities.
- Eggs.You can't eat more than one egg a day in the form of a steamed, "poached" or soft protein omelette.
- Dairy products.Milk is acceptable in small amounts, preferably low-fat.It is better to use it as an additive to tea.Low-fat cottage cheese will help prevent heartburn.You can include some sour cream or low-fat sour cream in the menu.
- Butter and vegetable oil can be consumed in limited quantities.
- Meat.Only dietary varieties: lean lamb, poultry (chicken or turkey), boiled rabbit.It is recommended to remove the skin and tendons from the meat and mince it before eating.
- Fish.Low-fat fish such as pollock and cod should be preferred.Steam is recommended, whole or in cutlet form.
- Seafood.In limited quantities.
- Sweet.Limited consumption of marshmallows, marshmallows and sour cream is acceptable.In small quantities, honey is useful for patients with gastritis, especially if consumed in the form of an aqueous solution 1 - 2 hours before meals.
- Beverages It is recommended to consume beverages that do not have a significant effect on the secretory function of the stomach.This is weak tea with milk, jelly, alkaline mineral water without carbon, fruit juice.A patient with gastritis will benefit from natural juices from cabbage, potatoes and carrots.Not only are they an excellent source of vitamins and trace elements, but they also prevent the development of stomach ulcers.You can also drink other non-acidic juices.Juices that are too sweet are consumed diluted.Rosehip decoction has a healing effect and improves appetite.
For gastritis with low acidity, you should eat foods that stimulate the production of gastric juice and improve appetite, which usually suffers with this diagnosis.List of recommended products:
- Mealy.Day-old wheat bread.
- Porridge.Oatmeal, buckwheat and semolina cooked exclusively in water are recommended.
- Vegetables.Zucchini, boiled potatoes, cauliflower and white cabbage, pumpkin - in the form of puree, puree soup or steamed.
- Fruits.Watermelon, peeled grapes and baked apples are allowed for consumption.
- Sweet."Honey water" is recommended for consumption 1-2 hours before meals.It has a beneficial effect on the condition of the gastric mucosa and appetite.
- Eggs.No more than two a day in the form of a steam omelette, "in a bag" or soft.
- Dairy products.Milk is acceptable as an additive to tea.You need to eat fermented dairy products (kefir, natural yogurt, etc.), soft cheese.
- Fish.Marine species of fish are preferred.To improve the appetite, a little salted herring is acceptable.
- Oil paintings.Vegetable oils and butter are allowed in moderation.
- Meat.You can include veal, veal and poultry (chicken or turkey) cleaned of skin and tendons in your diet menu.It is recommended to eat the meat steamed or in the form of broth, with the addition of cereals or pasta.
- Drinks Weak tea with lemon or a little milk, weak coffee, cocoa.Rosehip decoction, cabbage, carrot and potato juices will be useful for gastric mucosa and good appetite.Drinks should be consumed before meals or, in extreme cases, no earlier than half an hour after meals.
Is it possible to fast if you have gastritis?
Some doctors apply methods of treating gastritis using fasting.Such techniques can have a positive effect with proper rotation of fasting and strict diet.But you should not fast without consulting a doctor, to avoid worsening the condition of the gastric mucosa, especially during the exacerbation phase of the disease.Compliance with a therapeutic diet is the key to success in the treatment of gastritis.Completely avoiding junk food and including recommended products in the menu will help relieve the unpleasant symptoms of the disease and prevent the exacerbation of gastritis.