By the term gastritis we mean a series of symptoms that derive from an inflammatory state of the gastric mucosa, which can also lead to ulcerations in the stomach or other serious complications.

GASTRITIS: CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS

Gastritis can be caused by Helicobacter Pylori, and in this sense it is good to do an examination to check the concentration of this bacterium in the intestine, also because there may be a particular susceptibility to the proliferation of this bacterium. But the causes of gastritis are varied, and also include smoking, alcohol, stress, the abuse of NSAID-type anti-inflammatories or autoimmune-type tissue degeneration.

Proper diet and supplementation play a key role in gastritis.
This is to avoid constantly relying on drugs to keep symptoms under control, especially if gastritis is chronic, and to pass from an inflammatory state in which the mucosa has slight erosions at the risk of forming even serious ulcers up to the perforation of the mucosa.

Symptoms range from nausea to heartburn, pangs in the pit of the stomach and the onset of fever and vomiting. In the acute phases it is not uncommon for people with gastritis to eat much less or limit themselves to only certain foods.

If the diet is not correct and if natural products are not used to reduce the inflammatory state of the gastric mucosa, in addition to the symptoms of gastritis, there is a condition of intestinal malabsorption that leads to serious deficiencies, in particular for some mineral salts and vitamins. like the B12.

But what is the right diet for gastritis?
Here’s what to eat, what to avoid, and a detailed anti-burning menu.

DIET FOR GASTRITIS: FOODS TO AVOID

The foods to avoid in the diet for gastritis are different , but some must be evaluated on the basis of individual tolerance, and for example they can be excluded in the acute phase but integrated into everyday nutrition.
Among the vegetables, citrus fruits and tomatoes are to be avoided.
For animal proteins, whole milk, full-fat dairy products and whole milk or cream products should be avoided.

All foods that cause a worsening of digestion, such as fried foods, processed foods, sauces such as mayonnaise, sausages, are to be excluded, and in the same way industrial snacks and all products that have many additives and preservatives must be excluded. .

The gastritis diet must be a basic natural and simple type diet.

Other foods to avoid are cocoa and dark or milk chocolate, coffee, tea, refined vegetable oils, pickles and pickles, and spicy foods, especially spicy foods, with pepper or curry or paprika, and the mint.

Small and frequent meals are recommended in order not to overload the digestive system, and at the same time it is better to avoid prolonged periods of abstinence from food. It is also better to sip water and herbal teas during the day, avoiding drinking a lot in a short time.