Diet For Gastritis, Ulcers And Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis and peptic ulcer disease are separate conditions with different causes and symptoms. However, all of them are more or less related to the level of acidity in the stomach and the sensitivity of the mucosa to hydrochloric acid.

Adherence to a certain diet is an important element in the treatment of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, because it is the food and fluids that are a stimulus for the secretion of digestive juices, or can have a direct damaging effect on the mucosa.

General recommendations

The diet should be sparing - not containing irritants. It removes strong spices (black pepper, hot pepper, etc.), salty and smoked cheeses and meats, preservatives and severely limits fat.

Food is processed by cooking, baking and stewing with little or no fat, frying is not used. 5-6 times a daily regimen with a smaller amount of intake is recommended .

• Cereals - black bread and corn are forbidden, stale white bread, rusks, biscuits, rice, semolina, wheat, oats are accepted;
• Dairy products and eggs - only fresh milk, whole milk, diet cottage cheese, unsalted fresh cheese, boiled protein are allowed;
• Soups - those with construction are forbidden and slimy soups are recommended (caution - do not take too hot!)
• Fish - canned fish, caviar, salted, smoked and oily fish are prohibited. White fish and trout are recommended - without skin; heat treatment is baking;
• Meat - as with fish, canned, fatty and salty meats, sausages, etc. should be excluded. They are replaced by tender lean meat - lamb, chicken, beef - which can be prepared by cooking, roasting or grilling;
• Fats - do not take lard, tallow, bacon, frying fat. A small amount of fresh butter, cream, oil and olive oil are allowed. They are not used for frying and stir-frying, which are prohibited;
• Fruits and vegetables - stop eating green beans, onions, mushrooms, pickles, cherries, apricots and grapes. The diet is potatoes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, pumpkin, apples, peaches, watermelons, pears, raspberries, bananas (sweet and well ripened). Especially in cases of increased flatulence, it is recommended not to overdo it with fresh fruits and vegetables. Consumed boiled, baked, stewed, in the form of juices, jellies, sour purees and mousses;
• Desserts - jam, chocolate and jam are prohibited. Sugar, jelly and honey are allowed. Again, with increased gas formation, keep in mind that sugar intensifies the process and can be displaced as much as possible from honey;
• Drinks - alcohol, carbonated drinks, strong tea, coffee and cocoa are not allowed. Rosehip decoction and weaker teas are recommended.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

This condition requires not only temporary adherence to a diet, but the imposition of certain lifestyle changes to be observed in the long run. These include:

• Early dinner - no meals before bed, and dinner itself should be low in calories and low in fat;
• In the long run, citrus fruits, tomatoes, coffee, alcohol and chocolate should be excluded from the diet;
• Weight loss;
• During sleep - use a suitable pillow that lifts the upper half of the body;
• Do not wear tight and tight clothes;
• Quitting smoking.

Gastritis

During the first few days of acute gastritis food is not taken, only liquids - rosehip decoction and apple juice. Then switch to a light meal, with the gradual inclusion of soups, cottage cheese and cooked meat. Until recovery, the recommended regimen is followed, after which the patient can eat freely.

The situation is similar in chronic gastritis , when restrictions are needed in the moments of exacerbation, outside of which eating is normal.