Can people with chronic gastritis eat raw peanuts?

Patients with chronic gastritis can consume raw peanuts in moderation, but should not eat too many at once. This is because the gastric mucosa of patients with chronic gastritis may have inflammation, ulcers, or increased sensitivity, and their digestive and absorptive functions may also be impaired.

Raw peanuts are rich in protein, dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to health. However, as peanuts are relatively hard, they can place additional strain on the stomach if not thoroughly chewed. Moreover, their surfaces may carry bacteria or mold, and consuming them raw poses certain food safety risks. Patients with chronic gastritis are advised to cook or roast peanuts before consumption, as this supports gastric mucosal repair and nutrient absorption, aiding in disease recovery.

In daily life, raw peanuts should be consumed in moderation. While raw peanuts contain valuable nutrients, they also have high fat content, excessive intake of which can burden the stomach. In addition, they can be paired with easily digestible foods such as vegetables, fruits, low-fat milk, protein powder, congee, and fish meat, which are rich in nutrients and help reduce the burden on the stomach. It is advisable to limit consumption of alcohol, pickled foods, soy products, hard-to-digest foods, and greasy foods to avoid irritating the gastric mucosa.

Patients with chronic gastritis should focus on balanced dietary combinations and avoid foods that may irritate the gastric mucosa.