Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed, causing symptoms like stomach pain, acidity, bloating, and indigestion. A proper diet plays a very important role in reducing symptoms and healing the stomach lining.
Following a balanced and stomach-friendly diet can help control acidity, improve digestion, and prevent irritation.
Gastritis occurs when the protective lining of the stomach becomes inflamed due to factors like spicy food, irregular eating habits, stress, infection, or excessive use of painkillers.
• Eat small meals frequently
• Chew food properly
• Avoid long fasting
• Sleep 2–3 hours after dinner
• Keep head elevated while sleeping
• Exercise daily for 30–45 minutes
A proper diet helps to:
• Reduce stomach irritation
• Control acid production
• Improve digestion
• Prevent pain and burning sensation
Avoiding unhealthy foods is very important to control Gastritis.
• Fried & oily foods
• Maida & besan products
• Spicy food & red chili
• Tea & coffee excess
• Sour fruits
• Packed juice & soda
• Fast food & junk food
• Alcohol & smoking
TIME / समय | FOOD ITEMS / खाद्य पदार्थ | QUANTITY / मात्रा |
Morning 6:00 AM | Lukewarm water soaked with fennel, cumin & fenugreek | 1 glass |
Morning 7:00 AM | Green tea with ginger/tulsi/curry leaves Digestive biscuits | 1 cup 1–2 pcs |
Breakfast 8:00–8:30 AM | Vegetable daliya or khichdi Brown bread with butter Boiled sprouts | 1 bowl 1–2 slices 100 g |
10:00 AM | Fruits (apple/banana/pear etc.) | 100 g |
Lunch 12:00–12:30 PM | Dal, rice, green vegetables, chapati, salad | As required |
Evening 4:00–5:00 PM | Sprouts / roasted chana / makhana / oats | 1 serving |
Dinner 8:00–8:30 PM | Same as lunch (light meal) | Same as lunch |
