Light food for the stomach

Basic rules for stomach-friendly food

Eating the wrong food when you have gastrointestinal problems is like pouring fire into oil. It only makes things worse. Here are some ground rules to follow:

• Eat a low-fat diet.
• Avoid lots of fiber.
• Distance yourself from highly acidic foods.
• Take hot drinks not too hot to itself (rather lukewarm).


Acidity of fruit - you should pay attention to this if you have a sensitive stomach

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• Ice cold drinks are prohibited.
• Prefer non-carbonated drinks.
• Refrain from alcohol.
• Highly sugary Groceries are taboo.
• Keep away from fried or smoked goods.

In addition to the food itself, the way you eat is crucial for a light diet. Instead of three large meals a day, you should eat up to five small meals. This keeps the contents of your stomach from becoming too large. Also, eat slowly and chew thoroughly. In this way, your food can already decompose optimally in your mouth.

Stomach-friendly foods

Here is a list of foods to prioritize:

• Gently cooked, lean Meat (not fried)
• Gently cooked, low-fat fish (not fried)
• Stale bread (not fresh bread)
• crispbread
• rice
• oatmeal
• pasta
• Gently cooked potatoes
• matured Fruit with low acid content (such as pears, apples, bananas)
• low fat Vegetables (like cauliflower, tomato, iceberg lettuce)
• tea (preferably unsweetened)
• silent Mineral water

You should avoid these foods if you are eating a light diet for the stomach

The tolerance of certain foods is different for each person. However, these foods are likely to make your gastrointestinal symptoms worse:

• High-fat meat, fish and sausages
• cream and fat cheese
• Hard boiled eggs and egg products
• Lard and uncured margarine
• Fresh wholemeal bread
• High in fat and sugar pastries
• Hot spices (like pepper, mustard, garlic)
• nuts
• Legumes (like beans, chickpeas, lentils)
• Fatty ripe fruits (like avocado, olives)
• Unripe fruit and stone fruit
• sweets
• drinks like lemonade, Beer, spirits, stronger Coffee

We hope that we were able to help you with our tips. If you suffer from constant or acute gastrointestinal problems, you should see a doctor. Get well soon!