{"id":2564,"date":"2018-08-10T03:22:19","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T03:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=2564"},"modified":"2021-10-12T06:35:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T06:35:57","slug":"12-foods-to-avoid-on-a-gastritis-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/12-foods-to-avoid-on-a-gastritis-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Foods to Avoid On a Gastritis Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

Your diet is essential for your stomach and health. What you put in your mouth can affect your digestive system and overall health. One of the most common abdominal disorders is Gastritis. Gastritis means inflammation of the lining of the stomach characterized by nausea and abdominal discomfort or pain. Gastritis can happen all of a sudden or it can happen over time.<\/p>\n

Gastritis is of different types which are caused by different factors. It can easily go away by treatment but there are some types that can produce ulcers and cancer. Symptoms include an urge to vomit, chest pain, diarrhea, mild fever, bloating in the stomach, burping, or having an acidic taste in the mouth. You may don\u2019t want to eat anything and feel weak.<\/p>\n

What food should be avoided on a Gastritis diet?<\/p>\n

Some foods should be avoided on a gastritis diet because they can cause inflammation and can irritate your stomach. Foods that should be avoided are:<\/p>\n

1. Alcohol<\/h3>\n

By taking lots of alcohol at a time can disturb your stomach lining and it increases the chances of getting gastritis. When people drink alcohol<\/a> a lot they suffer the next day by abdominal pain, fever, etc. Alcohol is toxic that irritates the stomach\u2019s inner membrane and causes inflammation. Although gastritis doesn\u2019t lead to any serious problem it makes life disturbing for a while.<\/p>\n

When people are so addicted to alcohol and drink alcohol daily, the recovery from irritation in the stomach gets slow. Frequent use of alcohol can worsen the pain in the stomach and may lead to internal bleeding which may cause other stomach disorders such as an ulcer. A person doesn\u2019t need to be an alcoholic to develop abdominal disorders like gastritis.<\/p>\n

Alcohol is not the only reason that causes gastritis but if a person drinks a sensible amount of alcohol, then they can decrease the chances of getting gastritis.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

2. Coffee<\/h3>\n

Another food that should be avoided on a gastritis diet is coffee. Coffee<\/a> contains both acid and caffeine. It may increase the rate of acid secretion in the stomach which could be the reason for irritation and discomfort in the stomach.<\/p>\n

Use of coffee in gastritis can lead to worse pain because when acid and caffeine come in contact with mucosa(stomach lining), it can cause inflammation and discomfort in your abdomen which may lead to bloating in the stomach. Consumption of coffee should be avoided if you are diagnosed with gastritis.<\/p>\n

You may think that you can drink decaffeinated coffee, but it is highly acidic which may cause bad inflammation and worsen the pain. According to the Center of Science in Public Interest decaffeinated coffee contains a minimum amount of caffeine and as much acid as in a regular coffee. A cup of decaffeinated coffee contains 3-11 grams of caffeine. Whether caffeinated or not, coffee should be avoided in such a case.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

3. Fried Foods<\/h3>\n

Fried foods are oily, when oil mixes up with digestive juices it produces acidity which leads to gastritis. It is not necessary whenever you eat fried foods it leads to gastritis but foods with excess oil can be harmful if you are diagnosed with gastritis.<\/p>\n

Fried foods can worsen the inflammation in the stomach. Fried foods have oil vapors which may also lead to respiratory disorders especially in asthma patients and can cause chest pain. Use of excess oil increase heart rate and increase the risk of getting heart attacks.<\/p>\n

One of the main reasons for not using oily foods on a gastritis<\/a> diet is that oily foods are cooked at high temperatures and at many fast foods outlets foods are reheated in oil many times. This causes chemical reactions in which hydrocarbon chains break down. This chemical change may lead to cancer. Fried foods have excess oil which is not good to be consumed in a large amount. Oiliness is not good for people who have had gallbladder removal.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

4. Soft drinks<\/h3>\n

On a gastritis diet, your doctor may recommend you to avoid soft drinks because they are carbonated and slows down the healing of gastritis. People think that soft drinks can help in gastritis but it is a myth that carbonated drinks can help in curing gastritis. Drinking such soft drinks can actually irritate your stomach badly and can lead to burping and chest pain.<\/p>\n

Avoid carbonated drinks because they can exacerbate inflammation<\/a> on the stomach lining. Many people who had suffered from gastritis know how bad it could be. Instead of taking carbonated drinks, you can drink lots of water which can help in reducing inflammation in the stomach and can help in recovering gastritis.<\/p>\n

If you are diagnosed with gastritis avoid such soft drinks because they can create an acidic taste in your mouth and it may be the reason you don\u2019t want to eat which can make you feel weak. It is better to avoid carbonated drinks, doing so will fasten the recovering of the stomach.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

5. Spicy foods<\/h3>\n

Intake of spicy foods can also lead to gastritis. It causes inflammation and pain in the stomach lining and discomfort in the abdomen. Spicy foods can be a trigger to make symptoms worse.<\/p>\n

Eating too much spicy and hot foods can cause infection which may lead to stomach disorders such as gastritis. Foods with lots of spices can irritate your stomach and discomfort you by the pain.
\nIf you have gastritis you may have to eliminate black pepper,<\/a> chili powder, garlic powder, hot sauce, etc. from your diet until your stomach comes back to normal.<\/p>\n

When spices come in contact with the stomach it starts to inflame which causes bloating in the stomach and makes the pain worse. Instead, you can use fewer spices in your food which can help you recover from gastritis. High fiber foods can also help in curing gastritis. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

6. Fruit Juice<\/h3>\n

Some fruit juices<\/a> also produce acid which causes inflammation in the stomach. Fruit juices which have citrus acid such as orange juice, lemon juice, etc. can be harmful if you have gastrointestinal issues such as gastritis.<\/p>\n

Citric acid lowers the pH of the stomach and increases the acid production which inflames the stomach\u2019s inner membrane. Fruit acids produce more pain. If you have an empty stomach and you take high acidic juice, then it will cause more inflammation and worsens the pain.<\/p>\n

It may also produce acidic taste in the mouth. It is better to take low acidic juice like cranberry juice, green tea, etc. in a gastritis diet. It will help you indigestion and reduce inflammation. Intake of fruit juices with more amount of water makes the acidity of fruitless.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

7. Medicines<\/h3>\n

Medicines such as painkillers, aspirins<\/a>, etc. can inflame your stomach\u2019s inner line. Intake of lots of medicines makes the working of stomach abnormal which may be the cause of gastritis. In the diagnosis of gastritis, your doctor may recommend antacids.<\/p>\n

Antacids help in reducing the production of acid. It helps to lessen the inflammation and irritation in the stomach. Intake of antibiotics can make the pain worse but if the cause of gastritis is H. pylori infection then it would be helped to recover it. If internal bleeding starts, you may immediately consult your doctor. Supplementary probiotics may help you in maintaining your stomach.<\/p>\n

The distinct types of gastritis which are caused by different factors are any injury or illness to your body, stomach lining damage (intake of drugs, painkiller, etc.), intake of spicy and oily foods, food allergies, autoimmune diseases, an infection caused by H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori). <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

8. Sweets<\/h3>\n

Baked sweets like brownies, chocolate cakes, donuts, cookies can be the reason for gastritis too. Baked goods are baked at a high temperature in the oven. The oven is a thermally heated chamber.<\/p>\n

Intake of lots of baked food damages the stomach lining and discomforts it. Mostly baked sweets have icing with lots of sugar, chocolates<\/a>, etc. which are harmful to gastritis patients because chocolates contain caffeine and a high amount of sugar which is bad for the stomach. It also contains theobromine which is difficult to digest. On a gastritis diet, you should avoid brownies, fudge, candy bars, cookies, etc. because they can inflame the stomach.<\/p>\n

In gastritis, you may have abdominal pain or cramps in the stomach. It may be inflammation in the stomach that occurs after 1-4 hours of a meal.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

9. Dairy Products<\/h3>\n

Foods that are made with milk and cream like shakes, cheese, ice creams, etc. should also be avoided. Dairy<\/a> products have lactose which is a product of glucose and galactose. When small intestine does not produce enough lactase enzymes to break lactose such a condition is called a dairy or lactose intolerance.<\/p>\n

When the body is not able to digest lactose it causes abdominal disorders like bloating, gas, diarrhea, or cramps. Lactose intolerance is also the cause of gastritis. Approximately 30 million people now have lactose intolerance. During treatment, it\u2019s better to avoid such foods that trigger gastritis.<\/p>\n

Instead of the dairy products that trigger the abdominal disorder, you can use products containing probiotics like yogurt, kimchi, etc. to maintain your stomach and this will be helpful in recovering gastritis. You may also eliminate milk from your diet because it may cause an ulcer if you are suffering from gastritis.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

10. Allergenic Foods<\/h3>\n

If you are a patient of gastritis, foods that you are allergic <\/a>to can worsen the pain in your stomach. It is rare that people are allergic to foods but there are some people who are allergic to 3-4 foods whereas some people are also allergic to milk.<\/p>\n

According to research those who have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) (a gastrointestinal disorder) ingest allergic foods and cause abdominal disorders like gastritis. In such a condition, it\u2019s better to consult with a certified allergist to determine your food allergy. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

11. Foods with Fat<\/h3>\n

Foods with excess fat make a thick layer of fat on the stomach lining which burns when it comes in contact with digestive acid. Fatty foods can also cause huge damage to your body such as heart attacks, hypertension<\/a>, cholesterol, etc. It increases the secretion of acid which causes inflammation and disturbs the stomach. It may also result in chest pain, urging to vomiting, bloating, or acidic taste in the mouth.<\/p>\n

The use of a large number of fatty foods can also lead to internal bleeding which may become a serious problem. Foods that have huge amounts of fat can increase inflammation. Fat is an essential nutrient for the body but excessive intake of fat can cause damage to your health.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overload your stomach with fats. In most fast food there are a huge amount of fats, artificial flavors that can damage your stomach lining.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

12. Acidic foods<\/h3>\n

Acidic foods produce acids that irritate the stomach and make the pain worse. If you are diagnosed with gastritis, you may have to avoid acidic foods like tomatoes<\/a>, lemon, citrus fruits, etc. It\u2019s better to avoid vinegar too because it is acidic in nature and can cause huge damage to health.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s better to have a healthy diet if you don\u2019t want to have such gastrointestinal disorders. The main reason people suffer from gastritis is that they neglect their diet which costs them harm. Acidic foods may cause chest pain, burping, fever, and an acidic taste in the mouth. It is important to avoid such foods that produce excess acid and cause major acid reflux into the esophagus (food pipe).<\/p>\n

When you are suffering from gastritis there is more acid production in your stomach. In such a condition, you should take more alkaline foods because it will neutralize the pH level of your stomach and can help in maintaining your abdomen. <\/p>\n\r\n

<\/div>