Cookies are not an essential product, but they are tasty and satisfying.
Morning tea with cookies is a good ending to breakfast, it adds strength, gives the body a sufficient amount of carbohydrates that fill us with energy and mood. 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.
Tips and tricks
Any pathology of the digestive tract requires certain dietary restrictions. Following all recommendations will help achieve a complete recovery. In addition to a strict diet, the patient must follow:
- fractional meals, eating up to 6 times a day, small portions;
- the food is warm;
- over-the-counter and prescription drugs can be taken after consultation with a gastroenterologist;
- alcohol is prohibited;
- quit smoking, especially a bad habit is dangerous immediately after a night's sleep, on an empty stomach.
Compliance with all the specialist’s instructions will help prevent irreversible complications and help speed up recovery and recovery.
Homemade cookies
If we talk specifically about cookies, then it is permissible to use crackers without salt and flavoring additives. Dry cookies without fillings are acceptable. It is forbidden to eat chocolate-covered cookies; this product is a strong irritant.
Cookies containing butter, especially those with reduced acidity, are prohibited.
Interesting fact! You should treat salty crackers with great caution; in case of exacerbation, you should completely avoid salt, adding it to a minimum in ready-made dishes.
Doctors also do not recommend nut cookies (they are difficult to digest). Biscuits are allowed in limited quantities.
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 with chocolate
If you have gastritis, it is dangerous to eat shortbread cookies or dry cookies in combination with chocolate. This may lead to an exacerbation of the disease. Chocolate is prohibited for any gastrointestinal disorders. After all, this product is high in fat. Chocolate is very poorly digestible. As a result of its use, the risk of irritation of the mucous membrane and deterioration of the patient’s condition increases.
In addition, chocolate often contains food additives, special flavors, and flavor enhancers. If you use such a product, you can provoke a resumption of complications.
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.
Oatmeal cookies
Oatmeal cookies for gastritis are also allowed. When preparing it, wheat flour is replaced with oatmeal. It is worth considering that oats have a positive effect on the entire body. Such cookies will even be useful for gastritis. After all, it contains:
- Enzymes similar in composition to natural substances produced by the pancreas. These compounds facilitate the absorption of fats and carbohydrates. This reduces the risk of irritation of the mucous membrane and congestion in the intestines.
- Antioxidants and amino acids prevent the formation of cancer cells.
- Cellulose. This component allows you to normalize stool. And this has a positive effect on the functioning of the entire digestive system.
In addition to the above, oatmeal has an enveloping effect. For gastritis, it is better to use cookies made from ground raw materials, since coarse fibers can harm the walls of the stomach.
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.
Cookies with condensed milk
The most useful cookies for gastritis are dry ones. It contains virtually no harmful components. But what if you want to enjoy a confectionery product with condensed milk? This dessert is popular due to its extraordinary taste. In addition, the product contains milk protein and calcium. If the cookies do not contain preservatives, dyes and other chemical compounds, then they can be consumed in small quantities for gastritis, but only during the period of remission. It is worth noting that condensed milk is a high-calorie product.
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.
Types of cookies
To answer the question posed, it is necessary to consider the main varieties of delicacies. The range of such products is large. The main types of baked goods include:
- lingering;
- butter, which is divided into shortbread, whipped, puff pastry;
- sugar cookies
Such treats are not recommended for those on a strict diet. This is due to the composition of the cookies. It may contain fats due to excessive use of oil, a lot of sugar, causing harm to the stomach. Therefore, experts recommend excluding baked goods from your diet. Cookies “Baked milk”, “Jubilee” and so on are also prohibited.
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.
Cookies with other additives
Cookies containing figs, prunes, and dried apricots are strictly prohibited for gastritis of any form. When choosing a treat, you should carefully study the composition.
Some cookies contain jam. This product can increase the concentration of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice. And this leads to aggravation.
As for the honey filling, without additional additives it can benefit the body. Of course, there are nuances. Honey must be natural. This component has a positive effect on gastritis formations and ulcerative lesions. In addition, natural delicacies can calm the nervous system and speed up the healing process.
