GASTRITIS / ULCER DIET | Therapeutic Diet

GASTRITIS / ULCER THERAPEUTIC DIET

(Detailed Clinical Guide with Preparation, Timing & Food Combining)
Goal: Reduce acid irritation, heal gastric mucosa, prevent pain, bloating, reflux, and ulcer aggravation.

🔑 Core Principles Before 

  • Eat small frequent meals (every 3 hours).

  • Avoid long fasting.

  • Food should be soft, warm, mildly seasoned.

  • Avoid: very spicy, deep fried, acidic, carbonated, excess tea/coffee.

  • Eat slowly; chew well.

  • Avoid lying down for 2–3 hours after meals.

  • Drink fluids between meals, not large quantities during meals.

A – Z FOOD LIST WITH PREPARATION & TIMING

A – Apple (Stewed)

Why: Pectin helps soothe stomach lining.
Preparation: Peel → chop → slow cook with little water until soft. No sugar.
Time: Mid-morning (10–11 AM).
Combine with: Oats porridge or soaked almonds (2–3).
Avoid with: Citrus fruits.

B – Banana (Ripe)

Why: Natural antacid, coats stomach lining.
Preparation: Fully ripe only. No raw banana.
Time: Morning empty stomach or evening snack.
Combine with: Warm milk (if tolerated) or oats.
Avoid with: Sour curd.

C – Curd (Non-sour, Fresh)

Why: Probiotics support healing.
Preparation: Fresh homemade, not refrigerated cold.
Time: Lunch only.
Combine with: Rice + boiled vegetables.
Avoid at: Night (may increase acidity).

D – Dal (Moong Dal Preferred)

Why: Light protein, easy digestion.
Preparation: Pressure cook → add turmeric → minimal salt → no heavy tempering.
Time: Lunch.
Combine with: Soft rice + ghee few drops.
Avoid: Rajma/Chana in acute phase.

E – Egg (Boiled)

Why: High-quality protein.
Preparation: Soft boiled only. No frying.
Time: Breakfast or lunch.
Combine with: Toast + boiled vegetables.
Avoid: Spicy omelette.

F – Fennel Water

Why: Reduces bloating & acidity.
Preparation: Boil 1 tsp fennel in 1 cup water → strain.
Time: After meals.
Combine with: Nothing else.

G – Ghee (Small Quantity)

Why: Soothes gastric lining.
Preparation: ½ tsp over rice or dal.
Time: Lunch.
Avoid: Excess use.

H – Honey

Why: Natural wound healing effect.
Preparation: 1 tsp in lukewarm water.
Time: Morning.
Avoid: Mixing in hot water.

I – Idli (Soft)

Why: Fermented, easy digestion.
Preparation: Soft steamed only.
Time: Breakfast.
Combine with: Coconut chutney (mild, no chili).
Avoid: Spicy sambar.

J – Jeera (Cumin Water)

Preparation: Boil ½ tsp cumin → strain.
Time: Morning empty stomach.
Benefit: Improves digestion gently.

K – Khichdi

Preparation: Rice + moong dal + turmeric → soft consistency.
Time: Lunch or dinner (best dinner option).
Combine with: Boiled carrot/beans.

L – Lauki (Bottle Gourd)

Preparation: Steam or light sauté without spice.
Time: Lunch.
Combine with: Chapati or rice.

M – Milk (If Tolerated)

Use cautiously.
Preparation: Warm, diluted slightly.
Time: Evening.
Avoid: Empty stomach in severe acidity.

N – Nuts (Soaked Almonds)

Preparation: Soak overnight → peel.
Time: Mid-morning.
Limit: 3–4 only.

O – Oats

Preparation: Cook in water/milk → soft porridge.
Time: Breakfast.
Combine with: Banana or stewed apple.

P – Papaya

Why: Digestive enzymes.
Preparation: Ripe only.
Time: Mid-morning.
Avoid: Empty stomach if severe ulcer pain.

Q – Quinoa (Optional)

Preparation: Well cooked soft.
Time: Lunch.
Combine with: Steamed vegetables.

R – Rice (White, Soft)

Why: Easily digestible.
Preparation: Overcooked soft.
Time: Lunch.
Combine with: Dal + curd.

S – Soup (Vegetable)

Preparation: Carrot, pumpkin, bottle gourd blended. No pepper/chili.
Time: Evening or dinner.

T – Tender Coconut Water

Why: Natural soothing electrolyte.
Time: Morning or 4 PM.
Avoid: Immediately after heavy meals.

U – Upma (Soft, Minimal Spice)

Preparation: Less oil, no chili.
Time: Breakfast.

V – Vegetable Stew

Preparation: Mild coconut milk base, no spice.
Time: Lunch.

W – Warm Water

Drink: Small sips through day.
Avoid: Cold water.

X – Avoid “Xtra Spicy” Foods

No red chili powder, garam masala, pickles.

Y – Yogurt Drink (Buttermilk)

Preparation: Diluted curd + pinch jeera powder.
Time: Afternoon only.

Z – Zero Fried Foods

Strictly avoid deep fried snacks.

🕒 IDEAL DAILY TIMING PLAN

  • 6:30 AM – Warm jeera water

  • 8:00 AM – Idli / Oats

  • 10:30 AM – Stewed apple / Papaya

  • 1:00 PM – Rice + Dal + Lauki + Curd

  • 4:00 PM – Coconut water

  • 6:00 PM – Vegetable soup

  • 7:30 PM – Khichdi

  • 9:00 PM – Fennel water

❌ STRICTLY AVOID

  • Tea/coffee excess

  • Citrus juices

  • Carbonated drinks

  • Raw onion

  • Pickles

  • Vinegar

  • Alcohol

  • Smoking

⚕️ Special Note

If ulcer is severe:

  • Follow bland soft diet for 4–6 weeks.

  • Consult doctor for H. pylori treatment.

  • Avoid NSAID painkillers.

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