ULCER DIET FOODS
Vitamin A Information
- Vitamin A helps cell reproduction.
- It also stimulates immunity & is needed for formation of some hormones.
- Vitamin A helps vision & promotes bone growth, tooth development & helps maintain healthy skin, hair & mucous membranes.
- It has been shown to be an effective preventive against measles.
- Deficiency can cause night blindness, dry skin, poor bone growth & weak tooth enamel.
- Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene & retinol are all versions of Vitamin A.
- Foods that have Vitamin A
1. Lean meats (fat removed)
2. Poultry (Chicken & Turkey - skin & fat removed)
3. Fish (If canned fish make sure you buy the ones that are in water not oil )
Omega-3 Fatty Acids are found in oily fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines & herring.
4. Eggs
5. Soy products like Tofu
Vitamin C Information
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin antioxidant vitamin that is
required for the normal growth, development, repair & maintenance of body tissues
- The deficiency of vitamin C can lead to H. pylori infections which can lead to
peptic ulcers. - Vitamin C deficiency can be avoided by eating
1. Bananas
2. Berries
3. Cantalope
4. Grapes
5. Green Apples
6. Green Leafy Vegetables
7. Kiwi
8. Peaches
9. Pears
Avoid all citrus, as high-acid oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons & limes may increase stomach acids.
Synthetic vitamin C supplements can also be taken, but it is important to follow dosage instructions carefully as excess of vitamin C can lead to gastric disturbances.
Stay Away From These Vegetables
These vegetables can cause you pain, discomfort or excess gas:
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Green Cabbage
- Radishes<
- Red Cabbage
- Red Peppers
- Red Tomatoes, Yellow Tomatoes & tomato based products
- Beets Carrots Celery Kale Red Potatoes Spinach Squash - Butternut, Winter & Summer Squash Sweet Potatoes
Breads & Starches
- Well-tolerated foods include:
1. Pasta,
2. Rice
3. Dry cereal
4. Oatmeal
5. Crackers
6. Potatoes - Consume dried beans & peas with care, as they can cause you to experience increased gas. 1. 1. Eat gassy foods in small quantities until you know how they affect you.
2. Avoid fried foods, greasy foods such as potato chips and spicy bagels or breads.
Consider eliminating milk.
- Sometimes drinking milk will make your ulcer pain better, but then later it may cause
excess acid, which increases pain - Talk to your doctor about drinking milk.
Diet & Ulcers
- In general, if you want to ease the symptoms of an ulcer, or reduce your risk of developing
one in the first place,
1. You should avoid eating large meals, as they encourage the production of excessive amounts of stomach acid to digest the food.
2. In addition, diets which are high in fat & sugar, but low in fiber are known to cause a
variety of adverse effects in the gut.
Reduce Your Intake of Spicy Foods
- Although there is no clear evidence to suggest spicy foods cause ulcers, they have been
shown to aggravate symptoms. - So avoid foods like:
1. Chili peppers
2. Black
3. Curry
4. Garlic
5. Mustard
6. Red Pepper
7. Plus other strong spices which can often cause heartburn.
Miscellaneous Foods
- Use healthy oils such as olive & canola oil & avoid butter, margarine & products containing hydrogenated oils & trans fats.
- Fresh or dried herbs are ok
Reduce Your Intake Of Sodium
- An American study has linked high intakes of salt & soy sauce to a higher risk of stomach ulcers.
- So avoid adding salt to your food on your plate & use food labels to check for low-sodium varieties.
- Foods commonly high in sodium include:
1. Canned soup
2. Tortilla chips
3. Potato/corn chips
4. Salted nuts
5. Salted meats
6. Blue Cheese
7. Cornflakes - Switching to a diet containing fewer packaged or processed foods, will definitely reduce your sodium intake.
Reduce Alcohol & Caffeine Intake
- Both alcohol & caffeine can be problem foods for anyone with an ulcer, or at risk from an ulcer.
- They should be avoided or consumed sparingly.
and should be avoided or consumed sparingly. - These items typically increase the acidity of the stomach & therefore can contribute to ulcer development or aggravate symptoms of existing ulcers.
- Camomile tea may ease the symptoms of ulcers.
If You Take Supplements
Doctors may ask you to change your supplements.
- For example, they might tell you not to take a Calcium Carbonate supplement
but instead you should take Calcium Citrate. - Check with your doctor if you can continue with the supplements you have been using.
- An overdose of vitamin A can lead to:
1. Bone pain
2. Headache
3. Dizziness
4, Muscle aches - Hence, it is best to talk to a doctor before taking the supplement
You may find relief from the pain of a stomach ulcer if you:
- Control stress.
1. Stress may worsen the signs & symptoms of a peptic ulcer.
2. Consider the sources of your stress & do what you can to address the causes.
3. Some stress is unavoidable but you can learn to cope with stress with exercise, spending
time with friends or writing in a journal. - Don't smoke.
1. Smoking may interfere with the protective lining of the stomach, making your stomach more susceptible to the development of an ulcer.
2. Smoking also increases stomach acid. - Limit or avoid alcohol.
Excessive use of alcohol can irritate and erode the mucous lining in your stomach &
intestines, causing inflammation & bleeding. - Try to get enough sleep.
1. Sleep can help your immune system & therefore counter stress.
2. Also, avoid eating shortly before bedtime.
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