Gastritis

Gastritis describes a group of conditions with one thing in common: inflammation of the
lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with
the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers. Injury, regular use of certain pain
relievers and drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis.
Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis), or it can occur slowly over time (chronic
gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer.
For most people, however, gastritis isn't serious and improves quickly with treatment.
Bland diet

A bland diet is a diet consisting of foods that are generally soft, low in dietary
fiber, cooked rather than raw, and not spicy. Fried and fatty foods, strong cheeses, whole
grains (rich in fiber), and the medications aspirin and ibuprofen are also avoided while on this
diet. Such a diet is called bland because it is soothing to the digestive tract (it minimizes
irritation of tissues). It can also be bland in the sense of "lacking flavor", but it does not
always have to be so; nonirritating food can be appetizing food, depending on preparation
and individual preferences.
Bland diets are often recommended following stomach or intestinal surgery, or for people
with ulcers, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and gas. A bland diet allows the digestive tract to
heal before introducing more difficult to digest foods.

Sample Menus

Breakfast: Scrambled or poached eggs cooked without fat

 Lunch: Grilled chicken breast

Dinner: Broiled white fish