According to health authorities, most cases of stomach ulcers heal on their own without complications.
If you are diagnosed with stomach ulcers, it’s a good idea for you to avoid certain foods that can slow down the process of healing and also make the symptoms worse.
Keep on reading to learn which foods you should momentarily turn your back on in order for you to be able to recover from stomach ulcers without much delay.
Don’t forget to share this article on your various social media sites later on so that everyone you care about who are also suffering from stomach ulcers may know, too, that they should dodge the following:
Greasy Foods
Anything that’s deep fried and fatty is greasy, and it’s something that you should avoid at all costs.
The consumption of greasy foods such as bacon, hash browns, fries, pizza, chips and fried chicken can trigger excess stomach acid production, and such can aggravate stomach ulcers.
When you have stomach ulcers, it’s of utmost importance for you to opt for cooking methods that do not require the use of excessive amounts of oil such as baking, broiling, grilling and steaming.
Spicy Foods
Before, doctors believed that the consumption of spicy foods could cause stomach ulcers due to the fact that they could irritate the inner lining of the stomach.
Thanks to various scientific investigations, now they know for a fact that such isn’t true.
However, you should certainly stay away from anything that’s spicy if you have stomach ulcers as it can make the problem worse, thus intensifying the symptoms and delaying the healing process.
Citrus Fruits
We all know that citrus fruits are very good for fighting off the common cold, flu and others as they are packed with immune system-boosting vitamin C.
Sadly, you should momentarily skip having citrus fruits if you have stomach ulcers in order for you to be able to bounce back from the digestive issue at a much faster rate.
Fret not as you can also get lots of vitamin C from potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli and leafy greens.
Tomatoes
Just like citrus fruits, tomatoes are loaded with vitamin C. Similarly, they are also bad for stomach ulcers.
It goes without saying that for the time being you should stay away from tomatoes and others that have tomatoes in them such as salsa and spaghetti.
By the way, tomato-based sauces and condiments are also hands-off.
Chocolates
If you wind up with severe abdominal pain after consuming chocolates, it only means one thing: your stomach ulcers are not fond of those delectable treats.
Some people with stomach ulcers are able to snack on chocolates without complications, so consider yourself very fortunate if you’re one of them.
Just see to it that you go for dark chocolate to enjoy all kinds of amazing health benefits.
Coffee
Stomach ulcers and coffee don’t mix, say experts. This is most especially true in the morning when your stomach is completely empty.
Needless to say, it’s a good idea for you to stay away from a cup of coffee for a while.
If you’re craving for something piping hot to take in the morning or at any other given time of the day, opt for ginger tea as it can actually encourage stomach ulcers to heal faster.
Alcohol
One more beverage that you should avoid for the time of being is alcohol.
This is true even if you are planning to take it in moderation only (up to 2 glasses of it if you’re a man and 1 glass of it if you’re a woman) which is known to come with health perks.
Even if you do not have stomach ulcers, you are likely to end up with them if you are fond of drinking los of alcohol.
