diet in gastritis
For managing gastritis through diet, focus on easy-to-digest, anti-inflammatory foods like lean proteins, high-fiber options, and low-acid fruits and vegetables while avoiding spicy, acidic, fatty, and processed foods.
Foods to Include:
- Lean Proteins: Skinless chicken, turkey, fish (like salmon), lean beef, tofu.
- High-Fiber Foods: Oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat bread, beans, apples, berries.
- Non-Acidic Fruits: Bananas, melons, peeled apples.
- Low-Fat Dairy or Dairy Alternatives: Low-fat yogurt, skim milk, almond or soy milk.
- Cooked Vegetables: Carrots, spinach, zucchini.
- Probiotic-Rich Foods: Yogurt, fermented vegetables.
- Healthy Fats: Olive oil, nuts, seeds.
- Anti-inflammatory Herbs: Ginger, turmeric.
- Whole Grains:
- Leafy Greens:
- Vegetable Juices: Carrot, pumpkin, cucumber, potato, broccoli, asparagus
Foods to Avoid:
- Spicy Foods: Hot peppers, chili powder, black pepper.
- Acidic Foods and Beverages: Citrus fruits, tomatoes, vinegar, carbonated drinks, caffeinated beverages.
- Fatty and Fried Foods: Greasy foods, fried snacks, fatty meats, high-fat dairy products.
- Alcohol: .
- Processed Foods: Processed snacks, fast food, packaged meals.
- Spicy Condiments: Hot sauces, chili paste, mustard.
- Sugary Foods and Drinks:
- Refined Foods: White breads, pastas, sugar
- Trans Fatty Acids: Found in commercially-baked goods, such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine
- Caffeinated Beverages: Coffee, tea