Many people have suffered from gastritis, always annoying and painful, that inflammation of the lining of our stomach that causes stomach pain and nausea, a discomfort that lasts for several days and prevents us from living a normal life.
The cause of gastritis often originates from a bacterium known as Helicobacter pylori, although it can also be due to poor dietary habits that persist for a certain period. Taking certain medications, like anti-inflammatories, is often the cause of unpleasant side effects that usually affect our stomach. It should also be noted that stress is one of the causes of many cases of gastritis, with lifestyle factors often damaging our fragile immunity during these states of anxiety and nervousness.
-Vomiting
-Indigestion and loss of appetite
-Dark stools
-Gas and hiccups
-Heartburn and stomach pressure
It is also worth noting that gastritis can occur in two forms:
Acute: when there is an excess of gastric acids.
Chronic: in cases where there is a deficiency of gastric juices.
Steps to treat gastritis:
- The first important step is not to take over-the-counter medications. Keep in mind that some medications closely affect our stomach and are not recommended. It will always be our doctor who makes decisions for us.
- Avoid irritating foods: like spices, citrus fruits, or acidic fruits such as oranges, pineapples, and strawberries, which can also harm us. Avoid drinks containing caffeine, alcohol, high-fat foods, and chocolate.
- Eat small amounts about 5 or 6 times a day. It is normal to feel full and painful, sometimes even sick, but remember that you cannot stop feeding your body with nutrients and avoid dehydration. It is also important to eat at the same time every day, even in small quantities.
- Remember to drink liquids. It is important to stay hydrated. Drink water 30 minutes before eating solid food and 30 minutes after; this is a great help for digestion. Also, remember to chew food well. Saliva is important for proper digestion.
- Eat food at a warm temperature, neither too cold nor too hot. Your stomach may get upset, so always try to maintain a moderate temperature. Avoid fatty foods, as fat slows down digestion and creates stomach acids that cause pain.
Examples of a gastritis diet:
Breakfast
- Option 1: Chamomile, sage, or rosemary tea. 2 regular toasts (fiber is not recommended when suffering from gastritis, but is good for prevention).
Half a glass of papaya juice.
- Option 2: 1 glass of almond milk. A pear, chopped.
In between, we can have rice or hazelnut drinks, as they are easy to digest and help improve gastritis.
Lunch
- Option 1: A boiled chicken breast, no seasoning. A carrot soup, and for dessert, a baked apple.
- Option 2: Zucchini and white rice. For dessert, a non-fat natural yogurt with quince.
Dinner
- Option 1: Pumpkin soup and white fish. For dessert, pear compote.
- Option 2: Steamed rice with spinach, carrot, and boiled broccoli. For dessert, papaya (remember, papaya is ideal for treating gastritis).
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