How to follow a gastroparesis diet: useful tips

13.07.2024 16:00

Gastroparesis is a serious disease that requires a special diet.

What can you eat with moderate gastroparesis

If you feel that a liquid diet is right for you, you can carefully add new foods.

For example, these can be soft foods and those that are easily digested by the body - vegetable juice, low-fat dairy products (yogurt, cheese, and custard), fruit juices, cereals, low-fat broth, chicken, turkey, canned fruits without peel.

Choose foods that are easy to chew. They should also be low in fat and high in water.

For severe symptoms, drink drinks that will maintain water balance in the body - broths and sports drinks. Avoid caffeinated drinks.

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If you can comfortably eat saltine crackers, it will also help you stay more energetic.

Eat small portions, use only soft, properly cooked and liquid foods.

Avoid foods that contain a lot of fat and sugar.

Eat in a sitting position and do not lie down for an hour after eating.

Also, avoid foods that are high in fiber, as they are difficult for your stomach to digest.

Liquid foods are easier to digest than solid foods.

To maintain a normal weight, you can choose higher-calorie foods and special nutritional supplements.

Previously, we told you what diet reduces the risk of dementia.
 

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource