Stomach Ulcer Diet

Stomach ulcers are painful sores that occur within the lining of the stomach or in the duodenum (as is most often the case). They occur when there is a break in the lining of the stomach, primarily due to hyper-acidity, and the digestive juices and acids damage the tissues that lie beneath the lining. A person suffering from stomach ulcer will undergo severe pain and in more advanced cases, suffer from vomiting and bleeding. If left untreated, stomach ulcer can progress into something much worse. 

However, along with treatment, it is necessary to eat the right foods, so as to help the stomach heal itself. If you suffer from stomach ulcers, it is necessary for you to follow a good diet regimen of healthy foods. Restrict the use of foods that irritate the stomach and consume the ones that soothe the body and aid in healing, as well as those that provide you with the proper nutrition. While a stomach ulcer diet may not be very attractive, you should bear in mind that it is just temporary, whereas the bad effects of stomach ulcers can be long lasting, if you do not take the needed care. Therefore, following a proper stomach ulcer diet, along with recommendations by a good physician, will help your stomach heal itself.

Peptic Ulcer Diet Plan

Basic Guidelines

Follow a bland diet religiously.

• Eat food in small portions. This will make the digestion simpler. Eating three heavy, full meals will put an unnecessary strain on the already sore stomach. So, divide them into six smaller meals.
• Do not starve or miss meals. This will aggravate the condition. If there is no food in your stomach for the gastric juices to work on, they will continue to eat up the lining of your stomach.
• Relax before and after each meal.
• Avoid spicy and fried food. They hamper the healing process.
• Avoid citric fruits and juices, as they increase acidity.
• Avoid caffeine, along with chocolate, cola and alcohol. 
• Foods That Can Be Eaten
• The following foods can be eaten in case of stomach ulcer. However, caution needs to be exercised, since some of the foods in this list may not be suitable for those with high cholesterol. 
• Eggs - always boiled, never fried.
• Refined cooked cereals, such as cornflakes and rice crispies
• White bread and plain rolls
• Milk and milk products, with the exception of chocolate milk
• Vegetable soups, without spices and pepper
• Meat, fish and poultry - fresh or boiled
• Cream cheese - plain, not spiced
• Carrots, green beans, peas, spinach and asparagus - cooked without oil
• Cooked or fresh fruits that are non-citric
• Fresh, non-citric fruit juices
• Butter, margarine, sweet cream and mayonnaise - plain, not seasoned
• Plain ice cream, sherbet, puddings, cakes and custard
• Plain cookies, smooth peanut butter, honey and jelly.

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