Cystitis . Can we prevent and fight with food? And if so what are the foods to prefer and which ones to avoid? We have already talked about what cystitis is and the most common symptoms that can appear if you suffer from this infection, but now we want to focus on the possibility of promoting healing by consuming some foods and drinks rather than others.
Beyond the natural remedies against cystitis , there is also a diet recommended to fight this urinary tract infection in its acute phase but also in prevention, especially if the problem has been recurring for some time.
It is a diet rich in water and liquids in general, as well as fresh foods such as fruit and vegetables and low in simple sugars or other substances that tend to increase inflammation.
Index
- CYSTITIS, THE RECOMMENDED FOODS
- water
- Blueberries
- Vegetables of all kinds
- Whole grains
- Probiotic foods
- CYSTITIS, THE FOODS TO AVOID
- Coffee and alcohol
- Chocolate and sweets
- Cheeses, sausages and other very fatty foods
- Spicy spices
CYSTITIS, THE RECOMMENDED FOODS
water
In case of cystitis it is first necessary to increase the water intake. If you normally drink about 1 and a half liters of water a day, when the urinary tract is inflamed it is necessary reach at least 2 liters (better 3) in this way the bacteria that are causing the problem are diluted and more easily expelled through the urine. If you can’t drink enough water, you can also help yourself with some diuretic teas, green tea, fruit-flavored water or fruit and vegetable extracts.
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Blueberries
All fruit is always recommended but in particular blueberries have proved to be excellent allies of the body that has to fight cystitis. These small fruits, in fact, have a great anti-inflammatory power and in particular cranberries are ideal against inflammation of the urinary tract because they prevent bacteria from adhering to the walls of the mucosa and therefore prevent it from reproducing.
Read also: CRANBERRIES TO PREVENT URINARY INFECTIONS
Vegetables of all kinds
Vegetables are also particularly recommended in case of cystitis, especially those rich in water such as salad, cucumbers, chard, celery and carrots. It is also very important to eat it as raw as possible or to choose light cooking methods such as steam cooking.
Whole grains
When you suffer from cystitis, but in reality almost always, it is better to prefer the consumption of whole grains. The refined ones, in fact, with which white pasta, white bread, etc. are made. they help to raise inflammation in our body.
Probiotic foods
In case of cystitis it can be of great help to take probiotic foods that can help the intestine to strengthen its functions and in this way therefore also support the immune defenses that are also present in this organ. Not only yogurt but also fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kefir and miso.
Read also: 10 VEGAN PROBIOTICS THAT HELP INTESTINE AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
CYSTITIS, THE FOODS TO AVOID
Coffee and alcohol
Very exciting substances such as coffee and alcohol are particularly not recommended in case of cystitis as they contribute to inflame the urinary tract already tested by bacterial infection. Therefore to be avoided as much as possible at least in the acute phase of the disease.
Chocolate and sweets
Alas, chocolate is also a food that contributes to irritation and inflammation. It should therefore be avoided when the first symptoms of cystitis appear. Simple sugars as well as refined carbohydrates worsen the symptoms of cystitis as bacteria and even fungi are greedy for these substances. Therefore, sweets, bread and white pasta, etc. should be avoided.
Cheeses, sausages and other very fatty foods
Cheeses and foods rich in fats are difficult to digest and are therefore not recommended not only in the case of cystitis but whenever the body is already tried by some problem.
Spicy spices
Chili and pepper in the first place are to be avoided when you suffer from cystitis, in this case they can increase the burning sensation and the degree of inflammation of the urinary tract.
Read also:
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FRANCESCA BIAGIOLI
Francesca Biagioli is a web editor who mainly deals with health, natural nutrition, essential oils and phytotherapy, her passions always. Graduated in modern literature, with a master’s in publishing, she then turned her skills towards holistic well-being
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