Contents:
- Medical Video: Endoscopy Video (SD)
- Foods that can be consumed by people with hernias
- Foods that should not be consumed by people with hernias
- Cooking tips for people with hiatal hernias
- A healthy lifestyle guide for people with hiatal hernias
Medical Video: Endoscopy Video (SD)
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which the stomach enters the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm. People who have this condition often experience stomach acid because of an acid leak in the stomach so that the acid is easier to rise into the esophagus. The main symptom of hiatal hernia is indigestion. Certain types of food and lifestyle can usually trigger the severity of symptoms that occur. Therefore, you must know the food for people with hiatal hernias that are allowed and not to avoid symptoms of possible symptoms.
Foods that can be consumed by people with hernias
If you have a hiatal hernia, not only will your eating habits change, but also the type of food consumed. You must eat non-acidic foods to reduce the possibility of digestive problems. The following are various foods for people with hiatal hernias recommended by experts.
- Vegetables and green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach
- Nuts
- Whole grains like oatmeal and cereal
- Lean protein, for example tofu, skinless chicken breast, and fish
- Non-acidic fruits and juices such as bananas and apples
- Asparagus
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Various dairy products that are low in fat and do not contain sugar or low sugar
- Cardamom
- Coriander
- Apple vinegar
- Decaffeinated tea
- Foods that are rich in probiotics
Foods that should not be consumed by people with hernias
Avoiding certain foods can help reduce and prevent symptoms of digestive disorders, including stomach heartburn and bloating. Foods that should be avoided are foods that are acidic, oily, or contain preservatives. Here are some foods for people with hiatal hernias that should not be consumed.
- Fruit containing acids such as oranges and oranges
- Chocolate
- Foods that are fatty and fried
- Garlic and shallots
- Spicy food
- Foods and drinks that contain tomatoes such as spaghetti sauce and tomato juice
- Coffee
- Alcohol
- Soft drink
- Oil and butter
- Products containing mint, such as peppermint and spearmint
- High-fat dairy products
- Salty food
- Fast food
Cooking tips for people with hiatal hernias
Healthy food does not only rely on healthy ingredients, but also how to cook it. The following are various food cooking tips for people with hiatal hernias:
- Eliminate the source of fat in meat and chicken that you buy like the skin on chickens and meat fats that are usually seen.
- Try to process food without being fried. For example boiled, steamed, or baked.
- Use enough cooking spices and avoid hot spices like pepper.
- Limit the use of oil and butter.
- If you want to steam vegetables, steam with water without any additives.
- Try to use low-fat ingredients in every dish that is made.
You can create a variety of foods that are recommended to be a delicious healthy dish.
A healthy lifestyle guide for people with hiatal hernias
Everyone is encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle. However, people with hiatal hernias have some special rules that need to be obeyed, namely:
- Eat a little but often.
- Don't eat in a hurry because it can trigger a burning sensation in the stomach.
- Avoid lying down or sleeping for up to three hours after eating.
- Avoid bending down right after eating.
- Quit smoking.
- Avoid tight clothing so that the stomach is not depressed. For that, use clothes that are loose in everyday life.
- Eat lots of fiber.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Keep your body mass index (body weight) ideal. To check whether your weight is ideal, check with the IMT calculator or at bit.ly/indeksmassatubuh.
- Exercise at least 20 minutes a day.
- Take probiotics.
- Try not to be too hungry or even too full. Therefore you need to set a schedule and portion of your meal properly so as not to worsen the condition.
- Avoid fried foods and try to process food as little as possible.
- Use a pillow that is rather high for sleep so that stomach acid in the stomach does not rise into the esophagus.
Everyone responds to food differently in his body. However, the food choices above can be used as a guide for those of you who suffer from hiatal hernias.
