
Gastritis is one of the most widespread diseases today. It appears because of an infection in the gastric mucosa and can derive from different origins: excessive consumption of medications, the presence of bacteria, a time when we are more stressed or even an inadequate and unbalanced eating routine.
Once we go to our family doctor and prescribe the precise medication to alleviate this ailment, we can complement the treatment with a series of foods that may be suitable for this purpose.
Foods that we should avoid with gastritis
Foods with an excessive fat load or with a large amount of condiments are not recommended since they are complex to digest and, in addition, can cause the reappearance of this disease.
Alcohol, tobacco and coffee should also be avoided, although the latter can be changed for green tea, as long as we avoid very high consumption.
Eating very heavy meals late at night can make recovery difficult in these cases. It is more advisable, therefore, to eat something light two hours before going to bed than to have dinner very late. Many medical professionals point to evening dinners as one of the main causes of gastritis.
Spicy, strong seasonings, citrus fruits, pastries, fast food and sauces as an accompaniment can aggravate symptoms and increase the feeling of discomfort. Another very appropriate tip for these situations is the slow and proper chewing of food, so that we facilitate the digestion process.
Culinary alternatives for gastritis
Foods rich in protein and cooked on the grill such as lean meats, chicken or fish are the best way when suffering from gastritis, if they are prepared grilled they can enhance and shorten the recovery period.
We can always accompany this protein picture with dishes such as white rice, grilled or steamed vegetables and potatoes (boiled or baked). Vegetable broths are another great option to enhance the feeling of satiety. Finally, we can complement meals with non-citrus fruits such as pear, papaya or apple.