Gastritis Diet: 10 Foods To Avoid
Gastritis Diet Foods to Avoid #8: Meat
This can be a tricky one for most people because not everyone’s vegetarian. A diet high in both red or processed meat is likely to induce oxidative stress in the gastrointestinal tract and produce inflammation. Also, it can increase acid production and slow gastric emptying. Moreover, high contents of salt in meat are known to erode the mucosal barrier of the stomach, thereby also leading to inflammation. However, these effects can be limited if meats are consumed in moderation and combined with a high intake of fruits and vegetables, with limited intake of refined sugars. If you need even more convincing, preserved meats are rich in N-nitroso compounds, which are carcinogenic and therefore should be consumed in moderation
If you absolutely can’t get rid of meat, then try to avoid getting it processed. You should look for organic, farm-raised, and healthy meat. These meats have less saturated fats and are higher in protective fats such as omega 3. If that’s not an option, you should still be fine eating fish and enjoying all its health benefits.
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