Grapes for gastritis

The benefits of grapes are beyond doubt. The end of summer and the beginning of autumn announce themselves with mountains of watermelons, melons on the shelves of shops and markets, as well as numerous trays with green, blue, pink delicious bunches of grapes. With the first frosts they disappear, only expensive imported varieties remain. In a short period of time, people try to get their fill of their favorite berries, replenish their reserves of useful substances. But can everyone eat them and is grapes harmful for gastritis?

What fruits can be eaten with gastritis and pancreatitis?

Gastritis imposes certain restrictions on nutrition, since inflammation of the mucous membrane requires a delicate approach to the choice of products, the method of their preparation, the consistency of dishes, and the temperature. Those that provoke an increase in the synthesis of gastric juice contribute to the exacerbation of inflammation, aggravate the pathological condition. The same thing happens to the pancreas with pancreatitis.

Fruits and berries contain organic acids, so not all of them are suitable for gastritis, especially hyperacid gastritis, as well as pancreatitis.

The list of permitted items includes:

• sweet apples;
• bananas;
• pears;
• watermelon;
• melon;
• persimmon;
• strawberry;
• strawberries.

Can you eat grapes if you have gastritis?

Is there a place for grapes in gastritis? The list of chemical composition of the berry contains so many elements that it would take a whole page. These are numerous vitamins: A, beta-carotene, E, group B, PP, C, H; a large list of micro- and macroelements: a lot of potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, aluminum, boron and others; various organic and amino acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins.

Such a wonderful composition could strengthen the immune system, the cardiovascular system, lower cholesterol, improve the blood formula, cope with stress, improve metabolism, enhance brain activity, if not for the inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

The skin of the berries contains sterols, alcohols, glycerides of fatty acids, and their seeds contain solid fatty oil, tannins, which have a pronounced acidic character, which leads to irritation of the internal lining of the organ.

Grapes for gastritis with high acidity

Treatment of gastritis with high acidity is aimed at neutralizing hydrochloric acid, and foods that provoke the opposite effect should be excluded from the diet.

In hyperacid gastritis, eating a bunch of grapes can cause an exacerbation, nullifying all efforts to achieve stable remission. The berry is poorly digested, causes fermentation processes and, as a result, bloating, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort occur.

In case of gastritis with high acidity, grapes should not be eaten even if the condition is relatively stable. Its reduced level allows the berry in small quantities.

Grapes for erosive gastritis

Erosive gastritis is not just inflammation of the mucous membrane, but also the appearance of wounds on its surface as a result of the loss of protective functions. Such a product that is difficult to digest, stimulating the secretion of digestive secretions, can cause even more harm, up to internal bleeding.

The ban on grapes is even more relevant for gastritis and ulcers, which are more dangerous than erosion because they affect the deeper layers of the stomach - muscle tissue.

Grapes are absolutely unacceptable during exacerbations. Pathologies of the digestive tract are treated not only with medications, but also by following dietary nutrition standards, since everything that gets into the stomach can cause harm, worsen the condition, and ruin the treatment.

Grape jelly for gastritis

So is such a treasure trove of useful ingredients really inaccessible to gastritis sufferers, since the body is already deprived of essential substances due to impaired absorption? The solution may be grape jelly, which, due to its slimy consistency, is the number one dish for gastritis.

It coats the stomach, enhancing the protection of the mucous membrane, supplies vitamins and minerals, satisfies hunger well, reduces the intensity of hydrochloric acid production. It is prepared as follows: the berries are poured with water and boiled for 10-15 minutes, then filtered. Separately, the starch is diluted with cold water (the proportions depend on the desired consistency) and a thin stream is introduced into the syrup over the fire with constant stirring. It is best to cook them without adding sugar from sweet grape varieties, since excessive sweetness leads to the release of gastric juice.

Thick jelly is drunk during exacerbations, in other cases it is possible to drink thinner, and it is also harmful when hot.

Plums and grapes for gastritis

Juicy and ripe plums are very useful for the stomach and intestines. They improve peristalsis of the latter and promote its gentle cleansing. Due to its composition, plums lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol deposits on the walls of blood vessels, saturate the body with essential substances, and coumarins in them prevent the formation of blood clots.

But plums and grapes have the same obstacle for gastritis - their skin. Since the plum fruit is much larger than the grape berry, it is very easy to peel it before eating. And you can also make delicious compotes and kissels. Unripe, hard and sour plums with thick skin cannot be eaten.