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Diet tips for Gastritis

  • One must have regular meals. Eating too often can cause acidity
  • Milk and dairy products should be limited to 3 servings per day or less. Have low fat or fat-free dairy foods whenever possible. It will control the stomach's acid production
  • Alcohol, black and red pepper, chili powder, chilies and hot peppers should be avoided
  • Caffeine can increase the amount of stomach acid. Teas, coffee, colas, cocoa, chocolate should not be taken
  • One should take less of tomatoes, peppermint, Tomato Juice, fatty foods, and citrus juices. These can cause heartburn or pain in your esophagus. One may have to also limit the intake of onions, cinnamon, garlic, and cloves if they upset the stomach
  • High fiber foods are not bad for the stomach. They do not cause pain for most people suffering from ulcers or gastritis. High fiber foods are whole grains, cooked dried beans, and fruits and vegetables with peels
  • Foods that cause gas should be avoided. These are broccoli, cabbage, onions, milk, cooked dried beans and peas, some fruits etc.

Food Habits To Prevent Gastritis:

  • Eat slowly: Eat slowly by chewing the food thoroughly. This will help in proper digestion and prevention of gastritis.
  • Do not Eat Full Stomach: Overloading yourself with food can aggravate gastritis
  • Have smaller meals: Have small meals followed by a snack. This will give time for your stomach to break down the food and digest properly. Having a small meal every 3 hours is recommended.
  • Avoid spicy foods: Chilli powder, cloves, pepper or spicy foods can worsen the symptoms of gastritis. Hence, stay away from such foods.

Foods To Include and Foods To Exclude For Preventing Gastritis:

Here are the foods to be included and foods to be avoided for a proper diet for gastritis:

  • Include: Leafy vegetables, wheat bran, unpolished rice, fresh fruits, vegetable salads, coconut water, carrot juice, banana, low dairy foods.
  • Avoid: Coffee, alcohol, whole milk, cream, meat, pork, Orange Juice, soda, spicy foods, hot cocoa, beans, broccoli.
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