Peptic ulcers are painful, open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine.
The fact that they are located along the path that food and beverages travel during digestion, certain foods people with ulcers eat and drink could irritate these lesions.
One of the best ways to manage peptic ulcers is by steering clear of foods and beverages that aggravate them.
So what are the best foods to eat when you have an ulcer? You have to lower your fat intake and avoid foods that trigger stomach acid and irritate open sores.
According to www.verywellhealth.com, avoid the foods mentioned below:
Spicy foods: You will want to skip anything that is “hot” such as chili peppers, black pepper, and sauces and condiments that contain them.
Caffeine: You have to cut back or eliminate coffee, tea, and caffeinated sodas totally.
Alcohol: If you have peptic ulcer, avoid wine, beer, and spirits.
Bread and grains: Those with high-fat ingredients such as biscuits, croissants, granola, as well as those with seeds or bran may be irritating.
Vegetables: Some people find raw vegetables, tomatoes, or vegetables prepared with added fat to be heartburn triggers and irritate your sores.
Fruits: Citrus fruits and their juices may be irritating, as can be berries and figs due to their tiny seeds.
Milk and dairy products: Milk and other dairy products higher in fat and cream may be irritating, as can be strong-flavored cheeses.
Meats: Highly-seasoned meats, lunch meats, sausages, nuts, seeds, and fried or fatty meats and proteins may be irritating to your ulcer.
Fats: You may need to avoid gravy, cream soups, and highly-seasoned salad dressings.
Snacks: You may need to skip high-fat or fried snacks such as chips, fried potatoes, buttered popcorn, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries.
Foods to eat
There are certain foods that are easier on your stomach when you are nursing a peptic ulcer. These foods are lower in fat, acidity, and spiciness. They include:
*Most fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables and fruits
*Whole-grain or enriched seedless bread and grains, cereals, barley, rice, and pasta
*Eat lean meats including beef, pork, lamb, fresh and frozen fish.
*Consume eggs.
*Smooth peanut butter and other nut butters.
*Beans and peas cooked without fat.
*Fats (used sparingly), including non-fat or low-fat mayonnaise and salad dressings and light or low-fat margarine.
*Enjoy sweets, including sugar, honey, fruit ices and crackers.
*You can eat low-fat snacks such as pretzels and rice cakes
*Your food should contain salt, mild pepper, mild spices and seasonings, most herbs, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar in moderation.
