There isn’t an official Gastroparesis diet. But you may feel better if you change how and what you eat. Your doctor might send you to a registered dietitian. They can help you figure out which foods work best. Here are a few tips.
HOW TO MAKE AND EAT FOOD WITH HEALTHY
The goal is to stay safe with what you eat.
EAT SMALL MEALS MORE OFTEN
Try to space your meals out. And also eat daily 4-5 times a day. Your stomach may swell less, and empty faster. If you don't put too much into it. And a small meal. About 1-2 cups of food.
EAT HEALTHY FOOD AND STAY HAPPILY
It is not a good idea to fill your stomach with junk food and snacks. And mainly don't eat fast food.
BLEND YOUR MEAL MORE
Liquid food leaves your stomach faster than solid food, toss your food processor with water, juice, milk etc. And you can blend meet too, like fish and mutton.
EAT LESS Fiber AND FAT
These can slow stomach emptying. You may feel OK if you stay under 2-3 grams of fiber with each meal. You might need to try to keep your fat between 30 and 50 grams or fewer per day.
ADD HIGH-FAT DRINKS
Your stomach might do OK with liquid fat. That’s good news if you need more calories.
CHEW YOUR FOOD WELL
Solid food is harder for your stomach to digest. Your food should feel kind of like mashed potatoes before you swallow.
STAY HYDRATED
Drink plenty of water and other fluids every day. Dehydration can make your nausea worse. If you throw up a lot, your doctor may tell you to drink sports drinks or something else with sugar or electrolytes.
EAT SOLID FOOD FIRST
Try solid food in the morning, and eat more liquid meals later in the day. If your symptoms are serious, your doctor may suggest you go on an all-liquid diet for a while.
MAINLY WHAT TO AVOID
TOO MUCH FAT
You’ll want to limit solid foods high in fat. That includes non-lean meats (sausage, hot dogs) and anything fried or greasy. Try fat-free, low-fat, or reduced-fat foods.
HIGH Fiber FOOD
Some fruits and vegetables can be hard to chew. They can also cause bezoar formations -- that’s when fiber clumps together. You can end up with a blockage in your stomach. Some experts say it’s like a cat with a hairball. Some high-fiber foods you may want to skip.
1. Raw and dried fruits such as apples, berries, coconuts, figs, oranges
2. Raw vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, corn, green beans, lettuce, and potato skins.
3. Whole-grain cereal.
4. Nuts and seeds (including chunky nut butter and popcorn)
5. Legumes or dried beans like lentils, soybeans, or baked beans.
WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK
You’ll need to try different foods to see what works for you. But your doctor may suggest.
Starches :
1. white pasta
2. white bread
3. Crackers English muffins, white
protein :
1. Chicken
2. Fish
3. Tofu
4. Lean meats (beef or pork)
5. Smooth nut or seed butter
Fruits :
1. banana
2. Grapefruit
3. Pears
Vegetables :
1. Carrots
2. Zucchini
3. Squash
4. peppers
5. Sweet or white potatoes, peeled
OTHER TIPS
SIT-UP: Don’t slouch or lie down while you eat. Try to stay upright for at least 1-3 hours after you’re done. This can lessen pressure on your stomach.
TAKE A WALK
Your symptoms may get better if you go for a walk or move after you eat.
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