but these studies showed that smaller doses of vitamin C for a longer period of time hiad 2 better response when compared with higher doses. x vit Thus, Its observed that patients with peptic ulcer by H. pylori can take up 1500 ma/day of vitamin C for a period of three months, which does not exceed the recommended UL of 2000 me, according to ORIs Another antioxidant used to eradicate H. pylori is the(eapsaTGApresent in pepper and chillies. Studies on animals am GUIDELINES 1 woe 4 ited feed distressing to the patient colin 4, a 4 anh io, ‘When a patient Is on bland diet or regular diet he needs to know which foods are needed for a nutritionally adequate diet and the importance of including these daily. He should select from a wide variety of foods omitting those foods know to be 3, Moderate use of seasonings are permitted . Regularity of meal times is essential . ed 5, The patient gets benifitted by small and frequent meals . In between meals , protein rich snacks should be taken . 7. Moderate amounts of food should be taken. vy meals are avoided. 9. Volume of any foods sufficient to exert antral pressure against the stomach wall stimulates gastric secretion through the gastrin mechanism 10. The diet should be planned in consultation with patient, taking into considerations his preferences ,cultural pattern and economic status. 11. Meals eaten outside the house will not cause any problem if good judgement is used in food sselection. 12, Meals should be eaten ina relaxed atmosphere and should forget personal and family problems while eating. 13, A short rest before and after meals may be conductive to greater enjoyment of meals. 14, Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well. 15, How one eats is more important then gastric feeding reflex. FOODS TO BE AVOIDED AND INCLUDED [Foods to be included 2 what one eats because fast eating provokes Foods to be avoided : Dairy products like milk ,cream, butter, mild cheese, and eggs , steamed fish , rice, rice flakes , puffed rice , well cooked cereal, semolina ‘cooked green leafy vegetables ,custards, malted drinks , cooked pulses(if they are not causing gas formation) ‘Alcohol , strong tea , coffee , cola bevarages , gravies , pickle , spices , chillies , curries , condiments , all fried foods , pastries , cakes , heavy sweets like halwa , burfi, raw unriped fruits , raw vegetables like cucumber , onions , radish and tomatoes. ava a ay