Bland, easily digestible foods should make up the majority of what you eat on an ulcer diet.
Seek guidance from your healthcare provider about your diet choices and any other recommended treatments.
Fruits
Both fresh and frozen fruits contain helpful fiber and antioxidants.
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Avoid citrus fruits or juices like orange or grapefruit if they triggeracid reflux.
Cabbage has been studied for its benefits in treating digestive diseases.
Avoid spicy peppers and tomatoes, or products made with them if they give you reflux.
There’s some research to suggestH.
Ongoing research suggests probiotics may offer benefits in treating peptic ulcers.
Foods to Avoid
Foods to avoid when you have a stomach ulcer include:
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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.
Certain Meats
Skip any highly seasoned meats, lunch meats, and other processed meats.
High-Fat Foods
take a stab at exclude large amounts of added fats from your diet.
Fat can increase stomach acid and trigger reflux.
There is also evidence that a high-fat diet can inhibit the gastric ulcer healing process.
Avoid fried foods and fatty foods like bacon or sausage.
You may also need to avoid gravy, cream soups, and salad dressings.
Healthy fats like those found in nuts and avocados are okay to eat.
Salty Foods
Researchers have found that salty foods may promote the growth ofH.
Chocolate
Chocolate can increase stomach acid production and trigger reflux symptoms.Avoiding chocolate may help reduce stomach irritation.
It also limits excess acid production, which can aggravate an ulcer.
Avoid foods that make you feel worse or that trigger acid production and reflux.
With the ulcer diet:
An ulcer diet should be followed along with any othertreatment recommendationsfrom your healthcare provider.
Large meals require much more stomach acid for digestion, which can be irritating.
Chew your food well and eat slowly.
Awalk after eatingalso may help.
You may lose weight, feel healthier, and boost energy with improved diet choices.
It may be harder to stay on track when you’re traveling, attending parties, or celebrating holidays.
These symptoms may include:
Your healthcare provider can diagnose your symptoms and begin any needed treatment.
An ulcer is treated with medicines to reduce stomach acid.
Further treatment depends on the cause of the ulcer, such as antibiotics to treatH.
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