31/12/2024
DID YOU KNOW???
▶️ Foods are not the primary sources of stomach ulcers, but they can play a role in worsening the symptoms or facilitating the ulcer healing process.
▶️Peptic ulcers also called stomach ulcers are caused by long-term use of certain medications, as well as the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), an infection that requires treatment with antibiotics.
▶️However, following an ulcer diet can help reduce the pain and irritation associated with these sores on the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine.
▶️Some foods, like berries and grapes, help repair damaged tissue. But alcohol and spicy foods, for example, irritate the digestive tract's natural layer of protection and can worsen ulcers.
▶️This article will explain which foods to eat and which to avoid if you have a stomach ulcer.
▶️FOODS TO EAT AND AVOID WHEN YOU HAVE AN ULCER
▶️BEST CHOICE
▶️Fruits: Any fresh or frozen fruits contain helpful fiber and antioxidants e.g Berries, apples, grapes. If citrus fruits or juices like orange or grapefruit trigger reflux, avoid them.
▶️ Vegetables: Leafy greens vegetables and cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale) are packed with antioxidants that are especially good for overall health and healing.
▶️ Lean proteins: Skinless poultry, lean beef like sirloin or tenderloin, fish, eggs, tofu, tempeh, dry beans, and peas are excellent sources of low-fat protein. Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines provide omega-3 fats, which can reduce inflammation and may be helpful in preventing another ulcer.
▶️Fermented dairy: Products like yogurt provide probiotics (helpful bacteria) along with protein, so they're good choice.
▶️Breads and grains: Whole grain breads, and whole or cracked grains like oats, quinoa, farro, millet, or sorghum are good sources of fiber to include in your diet.
▶️Others include:
• okra
• fish
• Unripe plantain
• cucumber🥒
• Garden egg
• Wheat
• Moi Moi
• Egg🥚
• Carrots🥕
• Cereals
• Brown rice
• Olive oil
▶️WHAT TO AVOID
🔽Alcohol: All alcohol is a stomach irritant and will delay healing. Avoid wine, beer, and spirits.
•🔽 Caffeine: Cut back or stop drinking coffee, tea, and caffeinated sodas. They can increase stomach acid production.
🔽Milk: There was a time when milk was used in treating ulcers, but research has found that it increases stomach acid. It's best to avoid it.
🔽Certain meats: Skip any highly seasoned meats, lunch meats, sausages, and fried or fatty meats and proteins.🌭🥩
🔽 High-fat foods: Try to avoid large amounts of added fats, which can increase stomach acid and trigger reflux. You may need to avoid gravy, cream soups, and salad dressings
🔽Spicy foods: Avoid food made with chili peppers, horseradish, black pepper, and sauces and condiments that contain them.
🔽Salty foods: avoid food that are high in salt. They are linked to a higher risk of H. pylori ulcers.
🔽Chocolate: Chocolate can increase stomach acid production, and some people find that it triggers reflux symptoms🍫🍫
🔽Others include:
• Beans
• Pepper soup🍲
• Grapes
• Orange 🍊
• Fried fatty foods🍟
• Hot cocoa
• Cola
• Sausages.🌭
