1. Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If
You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

2. Recommended Foods/Tips to Treat Ulcers
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

3. 1. High soluble-fiber foods
An article conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health
and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reported that men
who consume high amounts of soluble fiber reduced the risk of developing
ulcers by 60%.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

4. 2. Foods high in antioxidants
Fruits and vegetables contain high antioxidants, including flavonoids.
Antioxidants can help destroy harmful molecules that damage DNA cells.
Flavonoids can reduce the growth of bacteria that can cause gastric ulcers,
according to researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

5. 3. Probiotic foods
Probiotics have live bacteria that can help reduce the amount of harmful
bacteria present in the intestine. Fifty percent of all Americans over the age
of 50 carry H. pylori bacteria in their gastrointestinal systems. From that
number, only ten to 11 percent develop ulcers. In a 2007 Swiss study
published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers discovered that probiotic
foods reduce the gastric irritation and can improve the healing process if
consumed with antibiotics.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

6. 4. Whole grains
Whole grain foods generally contain vitamin B, magnesium, and iron—all of
which will help with the healing process.
5. Low-fat food
High-fat foods can lead to discomfort and cause the healing process to slow
down—it’s best to stick with low-fat foods.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

7. 6. Teas
Consume chamomile or peppermint tea— it can soothe the lining of the
gastrointestinal tract.
7. Consume ulcer-friendly foods
These include wheat breads, cereal, pasta, brown rice, fish, beans, eggs,
nuts, and olive oil.
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler

8. Foods That Irritate Ulcersfoods irritate ulcer
Below are some of the foods that can trigger ulcers:
1. Whole milk and chocolate milk
2. Alcoholic drinks
3. Orange and grapefruit juice
4. Black and red pepper
5. Garlic powder
6. Chili powder
7. Dairy foods made from whole milk or cream
8. Onions and garlic
9. Tomato products
Foods to Eat (and Avoid) If You Have Ulcers
By Dr. Michael Kessler