Anti-Peptic Diet (Gastritis & Reflux care Plan)
Here is the plan my Gastro gave me post H pylori.
Anti-Peptic Diet (Gastritis & Reflux Care Plan)
Allowed Foods
Meats & Seafood: Beef, fish, or veal (boiled, grilled, or baked without added fat); skinless boiled or roasted chicken; baked or cooked lean ham; plain/steamed seafood.
Eggs & Dairy: Eggs cooked without oil, spices, bacon, or chili; mild/non-pungent cheeses, cottage/ricotta cheese (requesón), lactose-free milk.
Grains & Starches: Plain white rice, plain pasta (without tomato or spices), soft white bread, corn tortillas.
Fruits & Vegetables: Papaya, banana, pear, and apple (fresh or non-acidic natural juices); cooked vegetables; homemade fruit or vegetable purées.
Soups & Beverages: Plain water, non-acidic fruit water; homemade soups (not canned, without bouillon/consommé cubes, low salt); low-sugar gelatin; chamomile, spearmint, or citrus-leaf herbal teas.
Forbidden Foods
Condiments & Spices: Hot peppers/chilis, spices, garlic, onion, red tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, vinegar, spicy sauces.
Beverages: Sodas/carbonated drinks, coffee (black, with milk, or instant), black tea, cinnamon tea, alcohol.
Acidic Fruits: Oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, grapefruits, strawberries, guavas.
Greasy & Processed Foods: Pork, processed/cured meats (embutidos), canned fried snacks, traditional fried/street foods (fritangas / antojitos), tamales, sweet bread (pan dulce), pastries, chocolate, candy, excess sugar.
Soups & Broths: Meat juices/broths, any packaged or high-fat bouillon/consommé, watery/soupy pasta.
Other: Pickled items, tobacco.
Lifestyle & Eating Guidelines
Meal Habits: Eat seated in a relaxed environment at regular, fixed hours. Chew thoroughly and eat slowly.
Portion Control: Avoid large, heavy meals. Always eat dinner and avoid prolonged periods of fasting.
Fluid Intake: Take small sips of liquids rather than drinking large volumes of fluids during meals.
Digestion & Posture: Do not lie down immediately after eating—wait at least 2 hours.
Physical Precautions: Avoid bending at the waist or lifting heavy objects after eating. Avoid core/abdominal strain and strenuous exercise.
Clothing & Sleep: Do not wear tight clothing around the abdomen (tight belts, waist trainers, shapewear). Elevate the head of your bed by approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
Temperature: Avoid consuming foods or drinks that are extremely hot or freezing cold.