What to eat when you have gastritis

Gastritis is an inflation or irritation on the lining of stomach which may cause severe pain. This you can avoid if you follo some diet tips. Eat less at a time but eat regularly. Smoking is the first thing that must be quitted. Coffee, carbonized drinks, alcoholic drinks must be strictly avoided. Intense drugs should also be avoided. Dishes that may further irritate the stomach lining should also be avoided. Excessive salty preparation should also be avoided as it increases the excessive risk of the stomach irritation. Fat free fods should be relied and the spicy foods should be avoided.

@Nandita
Gastritis is simply an inflammation of the stomach lining or an irritation of the lining. Diet includes:
*Patient should be given only warm water to drink during first 2 or 3 days as it will give rest to the stomach.
*After the acute symptoms subside, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for the next three days and take juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, peaches, and melons.
*The patient should avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, spices and condiments, meat, red pepper, sour foods, pickles, strong tea and coffee. He should also avoid sweet, pastries, rich cakes, and, aerated waters.
*Yoghurt and cottage cheese should be used freely.
*Gradually consume a balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits.
*Coconut water is an excellent remedy for gastritis.
*Rice gruel is another excellent remedy for acute cases of gastritis.
*Potato juice has been found valuable in relieving gastritis