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Yes acidic diet will affect your ulcer, cutting down acidic foods for certain period of time (till your ulcer heals) would be wiser to heal the ulcer faster. One of the causes for ulcer include damage from acid, thus acidic food should not be a part of your diet. Avoid tomatoes or foods that contain tomatoes and tomato products, citrus foods or foods containing artificial or natural citric acid.
Besides remember these tips for ulcer -
Have small frequent meals at regular intervals, avoid starving or overeating.Alcohol consumption and smoking should be totally avoided.Avoid caffeinated beverages, coffee and tea, strong spices, oily foods, processed food, canned food, soy sauce and chilies. Vitamin A from fruits and dark green leafy vegetables, zinc from whole grains and sea foods, vitamin E from wheat germ and sunflower seed oil are considered valuable in treating stomach ulcers.
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