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Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
Recommended Foods/Tips to Treat Ulcers
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
1. High soluble-fiber foods
An article conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reported that men who consume high amounts of soluble fiber reduced the risk of developing ulcers by 60%.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
2. Foods high in antioxidants
Fruits and vegetables contain high antioxidants, including flavonoids. Antioxidants can help destroy harmful molecules that damage DNA cells. Flavonoids can reduce the growth of bacteria that can cause gastric ulcers, according to researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
3. Probiotic foods
Probiotics have live bacteria that can help reduce the amount of harmful bacteria present in the intestine. Fifty percent of all Americans over the age of 50 carry H. pylori bacteria in their gastrointestinal systems. From that number, only ten to 11 percent develop ulcers. In a 2007 Swiss study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers discovered that probiotic foods reduce the gastric irritation and can improve the healing process if consumed with antibiotics.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
4. Whole grains
Whole grain foods generally contain vitamin B, magnesium, and iron—all of which will help with the healing process.
5. Low-fat food
High-fat foods can lead to discomfort and cause the healing process to slow down—it’s best to stick with low-fat foods.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
6. Teas
Consume chamomile or peppermint tea— it can soothe the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
7. Consume ulcer-friendly foods
These include wheat breads, cereal, pasta, brown rice, fish, beans, eggs, nuts, and olive oil.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
Foods That Irritate Ulcersfoods irritate ulcer
Below are some of the foods that can trigger ulcers:
1. Whole milk and chocolate milk2. Alcoholic drinks3. Orange and grapefruit juice4. Black and red pepper5. Garlic powder6. Chili powder7. Dairy foods made from whole milk or cream8. Onions and garlic9. Tomato products
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler
