Yogurt contains Probiotics, which are substances that contain beneficial bacteria , which may help medicines in their work, and contribute to fighting infections caused by H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori), which helps to heal ulcers, and there are many Other foods that contain probiotics include miso (English: Miso), kimchi (pickled cabbage), kombucha tea (English: Kombucha), and tempeh (English: Tempeh). [1]
Vegetables and fruits
It is advisable to eat fresh, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables, but hot peppers should be avoided. As for juices, fruit juice can be drunk if it does not cause heartburn . [2] Broccoli is considered a vegetable that is useful for stomach ulcers, because it contains a chemical called sulforaphane (which has anti-bacterial effects), which helps to combat bacteria that cause stomach ulcers, and broccoli sprouts contain anti-cancer substances, which reduces The risk of stomach cancer, in addition to that it contributes to preventing stomach infections, where recent studies have found that people who eat broccoli sprouts by a cup per day for more than 8 weeks are less likely to develop stomach infections and their infections. Of those who do not eat. [3]
Low-protein proteins
Low-fat meats, eggs, fish, butter made from nuts, soybean products , dried beans and peas can be appropriate and do not harm the stomach. [2]
Other foods
Some foods can help alleviate the symptoms of ulcers, in addition to that they support the functions of the antibacterial medications that the patient takes. These foods include: honey, garlic, licorice, turmeric, decaffeinated green tea, olive oil, and some other vegetable oils, as They contain good amounts of antioxidants, which are useful in cases of ulcers caused by H. pylori infection, as antioxidants can improve the immune system and contribute to fighting the bacteria causing the infection, and they also help prevent stomach cancer . [4]
Food to avoid
In most cases of stomach ulcers, patients suffer from gastroesophageal reflux (English: Acid Reflux), and there are some foods that cause this, which is preferred to avoid, and we mention the following: [4]
Coffee.
Chocolate.
Spicy foods.
Citrus foods, such as: citrus fruits and tomatoes.
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