Even overweight people can eat cookies in the first half of the day. Over the remaining day, it will be successfully digested and will not linger on the sides and waist. For gastritis and ulcers, cookies can also be eaten. But not everything and not at any time of the day. Let's find out which one and when.
Determining the time of day
Considering that a patient with gastritis is recommended to eat fractional meals, we will determine at what hours you can afford to eat cookies.
Activation of the digestive system begins early, from 7 am. breakfast should take place between 7 and 9 o'clock . This can be any porridge prepared with milk or water, herbal tea or tea with milk. Cookies are very appropriate at this time; they are easy to digest, especially if you started the day with oatmeal.
If porridge is enough for you in the morning, you can eat cookies during the second breakfast , which should take place 2 - 3 hours after the first breakfast. Remember that the stomach of a person with gastritis should not be empty, otherwise he will “eat himself.” The optimal second breakfast is a glass of milk or herbal tea with cookies or crackers, allowed fruit. If you want to butter the cookies, be sure to drink a warm drink - a decoction of herbs, tea with milk.
The most active secretion of the stomach occurs during
lunch , from 12.30 to 13.30 hours.
This is already your third meal. The first course is important here, but cookies are also not contraindicated, at the end of the meal, of course. That's all. Afternoon time prohibits foods rich in carbohydrates. The afternoon snack should be fruit or milk, dinner should be vegetable or fish. After 21 hours, eating flour products is simply harmful - this is a direct road to obesity. A glass of milk or kefir at night is the best option to complete your daily diet.
This scheme is general; we analyzed nutrition from a physiological point of view. It is clear that with different forms of gastritis, adjustments need to be made, but the time frame of your diet looks exactly like this.
What foods can you eat if you have gastritis with high acidity?
The first two to three weeks after an exacerbation, the menu should be very gentle. It is allowed to eat soups made with chicken broth with the addition of crushed cereals and milk soups . Milk reduces acidity, so you should not give it up. Low-fat milk can be added to tea or porridge. Young vegetables , boiled or steamed, are allowed It is best to puree them. A few weeks after the exacerbation, if the condition has returned to normal, you can eat soft-boiled eggs, fish and lean meat - boiled, baked without oil and fatty sauces, or steamed. Like vegetables, meat and fish need to be chopped. The most suitable option is cutlets, soufflé, meatballs or dumplings . Flour is also allowed - you can eat white crackers, cookies and baked goods made from unleavened dough .
A diet for gastritis with high acidity prohibits pancakes, buns and rye bread. You should also not eat fatty and fried foods, fermented milk products, sausages, smoked meats and canned food. Avoid onions, cabbage, tomatoes, mushrooms, pickles and marinades, limit your consumption of raw fruits - however, you can eat baked apples and berry jelly.
Kinds
According to the greatest expert on Russian cooking, V.V. Pokhlebkin, cookies are any small baked goods without the addition of yeast. The modern classification looks slightly different and divides all cookies into the following types:
- Sugar . Contains up to 27% sugar and up to 30% fat. For preparation, premium and first grade flour is used. Popular types are “Creamy”, “Milk”, “Checkerboard”.
- Lingering . In this type of baking, there is much less sugar and fat: almost 2 times. Popular brands are “Maria”, “Zoological”, “Croquet”. The composition contains margarine, other confectionery fats, sugar, melange, egg powder, whole or powdered milk.
- Butter . The largest and most diverse group. Only the highest grades of flour are used, and a lot of eggs, fats and sugar are also put into the dough. Divide butter cookies into the following types - shortbread, whipped, nut and croutons. Oatmeal cookies are also a type of baked product. Popular types are “Merringue”, “Almond”, “Chocolate”.
The composition of any type of cookie openly contradicts the principles of dietary nutrition. From the above list, only prolonged baking is suitable for patients with gastritis, but even this should not be abused. Let's try to find a compromise and talk about specific types of cookies.
Cookies "Jubilee" composition and beneficial properties
Yubileinoye sugar cookies were first produced in 1913 - on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. The recipe was patented only 80 years later. For many, this is a taste familiar from childhood. Sugar cookies “Jubilee” are rectangular in shape with a grooved pattern on the surface, made of premium wheat flour with the addition of sugar, milk powder, vanilla powder and Vanilla flavoring.
Jubilee sugar cookies, rectangular in shape with a grooved pattern on the surface, made of premium wheat flour
Product composition: wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil, water, corn starch, glucose-fructose syrup or invert syrup (sugar, water, acidity regulator (citric acid)), raising agent (sodium bicarbonate), salt, flavoring, emulsifier (lecithin soy), egg product, vitamin-mineral complex.
According to the manufacturers, the product is prepared without the use of preservatives and artificial colors. The vitamins and minerals present in the product help saturate the body with energy and increase resistance to external negative factors.
The increased ability to absorb moisture contributes to the rapid and complete swelling of cookie slices, which is successfully used for organizing baby food, because soaked in milk, it can be used as a nourishing and tasty complementary food. When buying cookies, be sure to pay attention to the composition of the product. Unscrupulous manufacturers often introduce low-quality ingredients into the recipe - palm oil or various additives with a high carcinogenicity index.
Oatmeal – is it possible or not?
We have researched a lot of information about oatmeal cookies. It is positioned as useful and completely approved for dietary nutrition, including for gastritis and ulcers. We cannot agree with such statements, since the classic version of the oatmeal cookie recipe is the butter variety. Therefore, it is still not recommended to use it for gastritis and ulcers.
Another thing is oatmeal unsweetened cookies, prepared with your own hands. This is what we recommend to patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases. The cooking recipe is given below.
What can you eat if you have gastritis?
One of the important rules is that meals for gastritis should be regular. Do not allow too long gaps between snacks. It is advisable to eat 5 times a day every 3 hours. Portions should be small, approximately 300 grams per meal.
There are two types of gastritis:
- with low acidity;
- with high acidity.
In the first case, it is recommended to consume foods that stimulate the production of gastric juice. And in the second, on the contrary, such products must be completely excluded. This is why it is so important to consult with a gastroenterologist and undergo all the necessary examinations, and not prescribe a diet yourself.
Biscuits
The product biscuits can only be classified as cookies conditionally.
The composition of biscuits includes various flours - not only wheat, but also buckwheat, peas, and rice. They do not contain eggs or sugar, but some recipes contain yeast and fat. Traditionally, biscuits are used instead of bread because they can retain their nutritional value for a very long time. For yeast-free varieties, this period is 2 years! Such a yeast-free flatbread for gastritis is not prohibited if it does not contain traumatic additives - bran, whole grains and others. It is better not to eat yeast and fatty biscuits if you have gastritis.
Is it possible to eat cookies with fillings?
Preliminary study required:
- composition;
- calorie content of purchased sweets;
- fat content indicator.
There are disagreements - the fillings even in simple cookies are greasy and cause unpleasant sensations after consumption. Think about whether eating sweets is worth it to the detriment of your health.
Before choosing cookies, those with a sweet tooth should consider the components of the product. For example, sugar is not prohibited. Inflammation of the gastric mucosa is not a barrier to consuming sugar in moderation, but the combination with excess fat creates discomfort.
Cookies with condensed milk
Real condensed milk consists of healthy calcium and milk protein, does not contain dyes or flavor enhancers. If the cookies are made with natural and unboiled condensed milk, it will not cause any discomfort in a patient with gastritis. Don't forget about the calorie content of the product.
Cookies with chocolate filling
For gastritis, chocolate is prohibited; cookies with it are not recommended. Due to its fat content, the product is difficult to absorb by the body, and the mucous membrane is irritated. The matter becomes more complicated because manufacturers put in cookies:
- flavorings;
- unwanted additives;
- nut;
- raisin.
The last 2 products are prohibited if you are ill. If it is difficult for those with a sweet tooth to exclude chocolate cookies from their diet, it is possible to eat a small amount of sweets, provided that the cookies contain dark chocolate. Not allowed:
- milk chocolate cookies;
- white chocolate cookies.
During the period of stable remission
If gastritis has not worsened for more than 6 months, and your secretory function is normal, you can allow yourself the following treats:
- Long-lasting cookies “Maria” and “Crocket” . They still contain sugar and fat, but in smaller quantities than in sugar or butter varieties.
- "Anniversary" . Sugar cookies that can successfully replace a pastry or cake. If the acidity is high or zero, it’s better not to risk it.
- Cracker . Let's include here our own baked goods and biscuits. How to use is written above.
- puff pastry, chocolate, or filled products even in the stage of stable remission. It can cause an aggravation.
A few simple recipes
The best choice is homemade cookies. In this case, the risk of exacerbation of gastritis is minimized, because you are sure of the composition of the baked goods.
Savory with lemon (with low acidity)
- Grind the zest of one lemon in a blender, mix with sugar or powder (50 - 75 grams).
- Add a glass of premium flour, 2 tbsp. l. any vegetable oil, a pinch of soda, slaked with lemon juice.
- Add 100 ml of water to the mixture and knead the dough.
- Roll out and bake on a baking sheet for half an hour. Temperature – 176 – 180 degrees.
From oatmeal (with high acidity)
To make homemade cookies you will need:
- Any non-acidic fruit puree for baby food – 1 cup.
- Oatmeal, additionally crushed in a coffee grinder - so much so that when mixed with puree, a thick mass is obtained.
- If desired, you can add fillers - ground dried fruits, sesame seeds.
Mix all ingredients and let stand until completely thickened. Line a baking tray with baking paper or foil, which we grease evenly with oil. Spread the mixture, level it out, bake for 30 minutes. Then cut it into rectangles with a knife.
The result is a product that resembles a hard marshmallow. There are many advantages - simple, affordable for any budget, delicious.
Homemade biscuits
To avoid buying bread, dedicate one day to baking galettes.
The recipe is simple and quick, and the biscuits store well. You need: Pour a glass of water into a bowl, add a little salt, preferably sea salt. Add enough flour to knead a stiff dough. If the flour is of the highest grade, you will need 2 - 2.5 cups. Knead the dough until it sticks to your hands, at the end add 30 grams of vegetable oil and stir a little more. Let the finished dough rest for 15 minutes, covering it with cling film or a bowl. Then roll out, cut into rectangles, prick holes with a knife or fork, and bake for no more than 10 minutes.
Place the cooled biscuits in a paper bag or jar with a lid and use them instead of bread.
Diet for gastritis with low acidity
To stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, with gastritis with low acidity in the first days after an exacerbation, you need to eat meat and fish broths . After some time, when the acute pain passes, you can add pureed soups and liquid porridges . Steamed fish or meat cutlets, boiled chicken, vegetable purees, cottage cheese, boiled eggs and steamed will be useful Jelly and berry mousses are also allowed .
It is necessary to give up everything fatty and fried, vegetables rich in dietary fiber, hard meat, smoked foods, whole milk, any carbonated drinks and fresh baked goods (this includes bread).
