What is the best diet when having gastritis?
• Avoid salt since it irritates the stomach lining and could even increase the risk of an h. pylori infection. • Avoid spicy and fatty food • Observe yourself and try to avoid all kinds of foods that seem to irritate your stomach • Avoid caffeine (coffee and even decaffeinated coffee, black and green tea and carbonated drinks) • Avoid alcohol When suffering from an acute gastritis attack, use antacids to reduce aggressive stomach acids so they do not further irritate the inflamed stomach lining. Also do not eat solid foods. Only drink and try to stick to water or unsweetened fruit tea. After a day you can slowly start eating bland food, like cooked oatmeal, bananas, dry bread or rice. Absolutely avoid spicy or greasy food. Frequently Asked Questions about Heartburn What is Heartburn? What are the symptoms of Heartburn? What causes Heartburn? Can pregnant women consume Active Manuka Honey? What treatments are available for Heartburn? How can I prevent Heartburn? What is the best diet wh
