Useful properties and rules for preparing oatmeal for gastritis

Detection of gastritis involves a radical change in diet.
In such a state, a person must adhere to a diet, one of the main products of which will be oatmeal. Let's talk about how to properly prepare dishes from this cereal, as well as how it is useful for inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

Grains, flakes, "Hercules"

When people think of oatmeal, they think of classic cereal, but natural oatmeal comes in the form of a whole grain. Externally, oat grains are similar to wheat, barley and other grains.

The advantage of natural cereals is that they are not subject to additional processing. Thanks to this, the cereal retains maximum of its beneficial properties and has a rich composition.

Whole oat grains contain bran. Most of the vitamins, microelements and antioxidants are concentrated in them. The cereal is also rich in beta-glucan, which can reduce the level of dangerous cholesterol in the blood.

The value of bran is also that it is a kind of “brush” for the intestines , i.e. stimulate peristalsis and absorb all toxins and waste.

Despite the benefits, whole grains are rarely used in everyday life. This is due to the length of time it takes to prepare porridge from it, which makes oatmeal “inconvenient” for preparing breakfast. It will take at least an hour to prepare porridge from natural grains, while “Hercules” will be ready after 5-8 minutes.

Oatmeal is associated with strength and excellent health. This product is very popular due to its quick preparation, which is why it is often used for breakfast.

Important! Oatmeal is less healthy than whole grains. During the process of cleaning and grinding, cereals lose their beneficial properties.

To get the most benefits from oatmeal, avoid instant oats. Buy traditional Hercules, which needs to be boiled.

The right choice of cereals for gastritis

The domestic food market offers a truly huge range of food products made from oatmeal, not all of which can be consumed by people suffering from stomach diseases. This category of patients should give preference to oatmeal made from whole grain or unprocessed cereals, which should be consumed for at least a quarter of an hour.

The best therapeutic effect in the treatment of gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers is provided by unprocessed varieties of cereals, which, due to the content of huge amounts of fiber and gluten, gently envelop the walls of the stomach, thereby reducing the intensity of symptoms.

It is worth considering that to achieve the effect, the cereal must be cooked from twenty-five minutes (when eating unprocessed cereal) to two hours (when eating whole grain oatmeal).

Why nutritionists love oatmeal

Oatmeal is rich in coarse dietary fiber, which, after entering the stomach, begins to absorb liquid and increase in size.
As they pass through the intestines, they help eliminate dangerous toxins and waste.

Here is a list of the main advantages of oatmeal:

Reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Prevention of the development of atherosclerosis.
Strengthening the immune system.
Reducing cholesterol levels.
Normalization of intestinal motility.
Creation of a dense enveloping film in the stomach, as a result of which a person with gastritis feels less pain when eating.
Prevention of constipation.
Enrichment with nutrients and vitamins.
Normalization of the nervous system.
Regeneration of inflamed mucosa.

Oatmeal is good for the body, but in case of exacerbation, the use of the product should be allowed by a doctor.

Types of oat products

When purchasing cereal, you need to decide on its variety. Today, stores offer a wide range of varieties with different characteristics.

There are the following cereal options:

"Extra" first grade. Contain the greatest amount of fiber. The product consists of large flakes.
"Extra" of the second and third grades. The cereal boils quickly, is moderately viscous and tender in consistency. The product is made from chopped cereals.
"Hercules" . The porridge takes quite a long time to prepare. The product is made from purified grains. The composition includes large and dense flakes.
Not crushed premium, first and second grades . Contains a huge amount of nutrients, just like whole grain porridge.
Flattened premium, first and second grades . Such cereals are produced using grooved rollers. Thanks to the structure, the flakes cook much faster than other options.
Tolokno . The product is made by grinding oat kernels. It resembles oatmeal in appearance, but has a richer composition.

High acidity - no frills porridge

Gastritis with high acidity provokes heartburn, nausea, and pain in the epigastric region in patients. As a result, they should approach the selection of dietary dishes more carefully.

Oatmeal is not prohibited for hyperacid gastritis, but it should be consumed in small quantities no more than five times a week, alternating with other cereals.

If there is increased secretion, you should not add fruit, jam and preserves to the porridge. You should also stop using sugar, honey and other sweeteners and cook porridge with water.

Possible harm and contraindications

Before eating oat dishes, you should study the issue of possible contraindications. The following nuances must be taken into account:
Phytic acid contained in this grain crop in large quantities contributes to the leaching of calcium from the body.
People suffering from gluten intolerance should be especially careful when consuming oatmeal.
Packaged oatmeal with additives is not a dietary product; on the contrary, it awakens the appetite.
People with diabetes should use oat dishes with caution, as the large amount of starch in this cereal can significantly increase blood glucose levels.

Did you know? As a result of an examination by the consumer union Roskontrol at the end of 2016, pathogenic substances were discovered in the packages of oat flakes from some unscrupulous manufacturers. The list of such components includes pesticides, mold, metal particles and various organic impurities.

Oat products are an important part of the diet of a patient with gastritis. Dishes based on this cereal neutralize pain and improve the general condition of the patient. In addition to porridge, you can prepare oatmeal broth or jelly, which are also very useful for this disease. Despite the large number of positive aspects of this cereal, you should consult a doctor before consuming it, since the food product also has contraindications.

Cooking recipes

In case of exacerbation of gastritis, prepare porridge only in water. When a person feels better, it is allowed to cook porridge with milk.

Prepare whole grain porridge as follows:

Rinse a glass of oats and fill with water. Leave overnight.
In the morning, rinse the cereal again and add 1.5 liters of water.
Cook for an hour, stirring frequently.
At the end, add a little butter to the porridge.

Oatmeal is prepared as follows:

boil 4 cups of water;
pour a glass of cereal into the water;
cook until tender, stirring constantly.

How to cook porridge

If you have gastritis, you can eat rolled oats porridge. It will improve your well-being and quickly eliminate all unpleasant manifestations. It is necessary to take into account that it should be prepared a little differently than in the absence of this diagnosis. During acute gastritis, it is boiled only in water. But adding sugar and salt greatly increases acidity and irritates the gastric mucosa.

We recommend: Table No. 5 for gastritis - the basis of nutrition for digestive diseases

Before you start cooking, you should prepare the necessary components from the list:

oatmeal – 1 cup;
water - 3 glasses, and you can also take one and a half glasses of water and one and a half glasses of milk;
butter - a small piece;
If desired, you can add a pinch of salt and granulated sugar.

Preparation is carried out in several stages:

Oats need to be washed in several waters. The cereal must be clean.
Fill with water and leave to stand for about 5 hours. Then you can repeat this procedure.
Transfer the cereal into a container, fill it with water and milk or just water.
Place on gas and leave to boil.
It is recommended to cook the porridge over low heat, stirring constantly.
If whole grains are used, then they are cooked for about 40 minutes, coarse grinding - 15 minutes, medium grinding - 8 minutes, fine grinding - 2 minutes.
Ready oatmeal should be liquid. At the end, add salt or granulated sugar.

It is recommended to eat oatmeal warm. It is useful if you have gastrointestinal diseases, as well as acute gastritis. Instead of sugar, you can add a little bee honey or fresh berries to improve the taste.

Healing decoction

A decoction of rolled oatmeal is considered no less useful than porridge. It is great for periods of exacerbation when strict dietary restrictions are needed.

To prepare the decoction, you should take 1 cup of oatmeal. Rinse the cereal and pour 1 liter of boiling water. Then boil and leave for an hour. Strain the broth and consume in small sips. You can drink up to 100 ml at one time.

To make this decoction even more beneficial, you can add a couple of tablespoons of honey to it.

How to choose the right rolled oats.

Oatmeal is divided into three types:

Petalaceae.
Extra.
"Hercules".

They differ in the quality of oat processing, and therefore in the amount of nutrients. Main selection criteria:

When purchasing, be sure to pay attention to the composition: genuine rolled oats do not contain dyes, flavors or artificial food additives.
The color of the flakes should be white with a cream or yellow tint; this is an indicator of the highest grade.
You need to pay attention to the integrity of the package, because if the seal is broken, the product is no longer of any use.
It is advisable to buy rolled oats with the shortest shelf life and avoid cereal packaged in bags.

What to do if your stomach hurts after eating oatmeal

Oddly enough, stomach pain and heartburn most often occur from oatmeal. This may be due to the following reasons:

improperly prepared dish;
individual intolerance to porridge;
adding foreign ingredients to a dish.

Most often, abdominal pain occurs when eating oatmeal, which, according to modern fashionable recipes, has been pre-fried in oil. Such a dish can cause not only pain in a person, but also nausea and vomiting, because eating fried food in such a state is strictly prohibited.

Unpleasant sensations in the stomach may occur when using instant cereals. It is especially dangerous to consume oatmeal, which contains artificial colors and flavorings. They will certainly cause irritation in the stomach.

Heartburn and pain also occur when eating burnt porridge. The opinion that burnt food can cleanse the intestines of toxins is incorrect.

It should be understood that even properly prepared oatmeal can worsen a person’s condition if fresh fruits, full-fat milk or other non-dietary ingredients are added to it. Also, taking a product that is too hot can cause a spasm.

If a person experiences stomach pain after eating oatmeal, they should stop eating this dish or replace the porridge with a decoction. To relieve unpleasant symptoms, you need to take the drug recommended by your doctor.

Is it possible to eat oatmeal if you have gastritis?

Dishes made from oatmeal are considered one of the most healthy foods that should be taken as food by all those suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. However, it, like any other product, should be used only after carefully studying the recommendations for use and obtaining permission from the attending physician.

Rules for eating dishes prepared from oatmeal and its derivatives (oatmeal, jelly and others):

If you eat oatmeal as a side dish, it must be brewed exclusively with water.
Once complete remission is achieved, skimmed, pasteurized cow's milk can be used as a base for oatmeal.
It is necessary to cook oatmeal until its structure is completely destroyed, since only in this form is it able to envelop the walls of the stomach, helping to restore the mucous membrane and relieve symptoms.
Coarse cereals (for example, rolled oats), which even long cooking cannot bring to the required “slimy” state, can be rubbed through a coarse sieve or ground until a paste-like structure is achieved using a blender.
When preparing any dish from oatmeal, you must refrain from using honey and granulated sugar. If you use oatmeal for making desserts or drinks, you should resort to using stevia or fructose.
During the period of remission, it is allowed to use natural butter to improve the taste of the product. If possible, use oil with minimal fat content.

Composition of oatmeal

100 g of oatmeal contains:

water – 12 g;
proteins – 12.3 g, fats – 6.1 g, carbohydrates – 59.5 g;
fiber – 8 g;
vitamins : B4 (choline) – 94 mg, PP (nicotinic acid) – 4.3 mg, E (tocopherol) – 1.7 mg, B5 (pantothenic acid) – 0.9 mg, B6 (pyridoxine) – 0.27 mg, B2 (riboflavin) – 0.11 mg, B9 (folic acid) – 29 mcg, H (biotin) – 20 mcg, K (phylloquinone) – 2 mcg.
trace elements : potassium – 362 mg, phosphorus – 349 mg, magnesium – 116 mg, sulfur – 81 mg, chlorine – 70 mg, calcium – 64 mg, silicon – 43 mg, sodium – 35 mg, manganese – 5.05 mg, iron – 3.9 mg, zinc – 2.68 mg, as well as aluminum , iodine , cobalt , copper , molybdenum , nickel , selenium , fluorine .

In addition to non-essential amino acids, proteins contain a full set of essential ones that are needed to maintain full health. Fats are represented by both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3,6,9. Carbohydrates consist of quickly and slowly digestible carbohydrates, which provide a long-lasting feeling of fullness. Energy value – 342 kcal.