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Ulcer diet Tips Individuals affected with peptic or stomach ulcers may have allergic reactions to certain ingredients and components in food. These ingredients may provoke burning sensation, unreasonable acid production, and heartburn. A diet designed to help such patients would include some important points:
- Consuming frequent number of small meals a day instead of large meals. Smaller portions of meals are far comfortable and easier on the stomach than large meals that may prove to be heavy on the stomach.
- A diet high in fiber content, particularly from fruits and vegetables
- Eat slowly, chew well and have a relaxed disposition during meals
- Avoid fried foods, spiced foods, high fat foods, caffeine related products and beverages, aerated drinks, citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolates, alcohol etc.
- Eat approximately three hours before bedtime
- Include low fat sources of protein such as milk, eggs, lean meats etc. as part of your snack or meal diet
- Keep sipping lots of water throughout the day, in small quantities, especially before meals.
- Abstain from smoking or using nicotine patches as it raises acid levels in the body
- Aspirin of any kind, including painkillers and medications for arthritis tend to worsen stomach ulcers. Speak to your doctor if you are suffering from any of the disorders, for an alternative treatment.
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