Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tips for self-help and diet in the treatment of gastritis

The diet should give priority to vegetables
Regularly taking of the daily meals is recommended - more frequent but smaller portions, omission of late evening meals and avoiding of irritation of the stomach lining with strong flavors, too high or too low temperatures of food and drinks, carbonated drinks and coffee. It is desirable to avoid foods which are known to cause reflux (return of stomach acid into the esophagus) which are:
-tomato and tomato products
-citrus fruit (lemon, mandarin, orange, grapefruit) and citrus juices
-onions and garlic
-pepper, chili pepper
-Cucumber
-chocolate
-coffee, strong tea and coffee products
-peppermint and products containing it
-fried foods, foods rich in oils and fats
-spices (especially chili, pepper)
-vinegar
The diet should give priority to fruits (non-citrus) and vegetables, cereals and fermented dairy products, avoiding large quantities of meat, especially meat products (bacon). Stop smoking, avoid alcoholic beverages, and decrease use of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is advisable to remove the daily stress in large extent.

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