17/08/2018
The Dos and Don'ts of Peptic Ulcer! Including foods to avoid, PLUS HERBAL CURE!
The main aim of a peptic ulcer diet is to keep you well nourished, keep neutralizing gastric acid, stop excessive acid production and to maintain a good pH balance. Below are the dos and don'ts of a healthy ulcer diet.
What you should do when you have peptic ulcer regarding your meals
Chew your food properly,
Eat SLOWLY. Many people find it so hard to do this. Taking meals 'on the run' is a no-no,
Chew and swallow food slowly. Be relaxed when you are eating,
Sit upright or even stand up when you eat,
Choose low fat foods rather than fatty foods,
Finish eating at least two hours before you go to bed,
Drink Water - lots of it! In most cases, a glass of water can relieve abdominal pains within ten minutes. A glass of water a half hour before and two to three hours after each meal can relieve ulcer pain continuously.
Eat three small meals plus three snacks per day. Eat regularly to avoid periods of hunger.
Monitor other food sources like dairy products, cola beverages, fatty and fried foods, tomato products, and hot spices. Some may be marginally aggravating - you can experiment with these and then adjust your intake to suit what is comfortable for you.
What you shouldn't do when you have peptic ulcer regarding your meals
Try not to drink too much tea or coffee - caffeine raises acid levels.
try abstaining from alcohol - it also raises acid levels.
Smoking - ni****ne also raises acid levels. Smoking is known to delay ulcer healing.
Try not to use any form of aspirin (check those packaging inserts!)
Painkillers and arthritis medications (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAID's) which contain ibuprofen (again, check those packaging inserts)can cause ulcers and delay the healing process
Antacids should be used sparingly or avoided - most antacids contain magnesium and can cause diarrhea.
Stop eating any food that causes discomfort - even if it tastes nice!!
Foods that are well tolerated
Vegetables - Fresh, frozen, or canned. Vegetables, Okra, sweet potatoes, squash, yams, broccoli, brussel sprouts, bean sprouts, carrots and carrot juice, potatoes, cabbage juice.
Fruit - Papaya, avocados, bananas, Blue grapes, almonds and almond milk and any other fresh, frozen, and canned fruits.
High-fiber foods - Brown rice, barley, oats, are helpful as they can naturally coat and soothe your stomach lining.
Eggs - 3-4 egg yolks per week maximum.
Smooth peanut butter # Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits.
Meat in small 6oz portions at most - lean beef, pork, lamb, veal, crispy bacon, lean ham, and skinless poultry.
Fish - All fresh, frozen, or canned fish packed in water.
Foods to be avoided or that are not well tolerated
The foods listed below are to be totally avoided or taken in little amounts if it doesn't aggravate the symptoms.
abrasive roughage - like bran, nuts, popcorn, and seeds.
red meat in large quantities - animal proteins are high in acids.
High-fat breads and cereals such as croissants, biscuits and crackers, and granola-based cereals. Also breads with nuts or dried fruit, or seeds.
Wild rice.
Raw vegetables, corn, tomatoes and tomato based products.
Berries, figs, lemons, grapefruit, oranges, pineapples, and tangerines.
Orange, pineapple and grapefruit juice.
Highly processed or seasoned meats or poultry or fish - such as corned beef, polonies, sausages, sardines and anchovies.
All fried or fatty meat, poultry, or fish.
Snacks - Highly seasoned salad dressings, cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, chips, doughnuts, fried potatoes and buttered popcorn, Coconut, chocolate. Also sweets and desserts containing nuts, coconut or fruit should be avoided.
Home or Herbal Remedies for Ulcer
Cabbage juice - a quart of fresh green cabbage juice daily can help your ulcer to heal more rapidly.
Alfalfa - the herbal version of vitamin K, controls bleeding.
Pau d'arco - a natural antibiotic for bacterial infections.
Calcium/Magnesium - (preferably in a chelate form) - relieves stress and soothes nerves.
Aloe Vera Juice - the herbal equivalent of Vitamin A in that it promotes healing of damaged issue.
Chamomile and Golden Seal - use with caution and do not use on a continuous basis.
Licorice - a natural anti-inflammatory for protecting the stomach wall.It is used extensively in Chinese medicine's herbal formulas. It has to be used with caution because it can elevate blood pressure. DGL (also known as deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is safer because it does not have the ingredients that affect blood pressure.
