Hey MyLera fam šātoday we're diving into a wellness truth that deserves the spotlight: gastritis isn't just a stomach issueāitās a whole-body signal. And in true MyLera style, weāre flipping the script with food-first healing.
šæ What Is Gastritis, Really?
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, and it can be triggered by stress, meds, infections, or poor eating habits. Symptoms? Burning pain, bloating, nauseaāthe gut crying out for help.
But hereās where it gets powerful: your plate can be your pharmacy.
š„ Healing Foods That Speak to Your Gut
Weāre not just recommending foodāweāre sharing natureās finest anti-inflammatory magic:
- š§ Ginger: Soothes irritation, fights inflammation, supports digestion
- š„¬ Leafy greens (like spinach & kale): Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and folate
- š„„ Coconut water: Hydrates and calms stomach acid
- š Bananas: Gentle, alkaline, and easy on the stomach lining
- š« Blueberries: High in polyphenols that help reduce gut inflammation
š« Foods to Rethink
Letās be realāsome fan favorites are gut bullies when gastritis flares up:
- š„ Spicy foods: Can aggravate an already sensitive stomach
- ā Caffeine: Increases acid production (sorry, coffee lovers!)
- š Fried and processed snacks: Hard to digest and pro-inflammatory
š” Quick Lifestyle Tweaks
- š§āāļø Chew your food slowly (seriouslyādonāt rush!)
- š§ Practice mindfulness around eating (Your mood affects your digestion!)
- š« Stay hydratedābut not during meals, it can dilute digestive enzymes
At MyLera, we believe healing is holisticāfood, mindfulness, movement, and intention. Drop a comment if youāve tried any of these strategies, or share your go-to remedy below. Letās crowdsource some gut-healing wisdom š
Ready to feel more at home in your body? Letās rewrite the wellness storyābite by bite.