Gastrointestinal-sparing diet: nutritional tips to save your stomach
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Upset stomach and digestive problems can sometimes last a very long time. Ailments to the stomach in particular can have a major impact on your diet in the long term. Stomach problems such as heartburn or stomach pain can sometimes be remedied with a gastrointestinal sparing diet (MDS diet). That is why a gastrointestinal-sparing diet can be good to put less strain on your digestion. Sparing your stomach can make a big difference in terms of appetite, energy and general good feeling. The emphasis is on light food that does not irritate the stomach. What is a gastrointestinal-sparing diet and what should you eat or drink, and what should you avoid?
Stomach complaints: nutritional tips
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People with gastrointestinal complaints benefit from a diet that does not put too much pressure on the stomach. In order for the digestion to run smoothly, it is first of all important to eat slowly. Chew your food well and do not drink water during the meal, but afterwards. Also make sure that you don't have too many distractions (such as TV, smartphone or tablet) while eating, so that your stomach can process the food calmly and your stomach acid
MDS diet: who is it for?
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A gastrointestinal sparing diet or MDS diet is usually imposed on people who are recovering from a stomach or intestinal disease. The intention is that the stomach and intestines can recover sufficiently after drug treatment or after surgery on the stomach, intestines or other organs of the digestive system. But also people with long-term stomach complaints such as heartburn or stomach pain
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Gastrointestinal-sparing diet: what to drink?
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Drinks allowed gastrointestinal-sparing diet are decaffeinated coffee, mineral water
Gastrointestinal-sparing diet: what not to drink?
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The drinks that should be avoided in a gastrointestinal conserving diet are primarily alcoholic drinks
Stomach saving: what to eat?
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With long-term stomach complaints, it can be very useful to follow an adjusted diet. The emphasis should be on easily digestible, light food. The recommended
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Gastrointestinal-sparing diet: what not to eat?
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With a diet that spares the stomach and intestines, the following products are especially not recommended
Tip: protect stomach
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In addition to a diet to spare the stomach and intestines, you can also take remedies to protect the stomach. The food you ingest first goes to the stomach; so it is not a bad idea to provide the stomach with additional protection. This can be done by taking medicines that make the stomach contents less acidic. This reduces those specific stomach complaints (eg heartburn, heavy stomach, lack of appetite) and it becomes easier to eat enough food, so that you become less weak. Some of these also have a pleasant taste