Stomach ulcers are essentially open sores within the lining

of the stomach. They are a type of peptic ulcers caused

either by inflammation or by the erosion from stomach
acids. They can be very painful considering the amount of
acid present in the stomach. Individuals suffering from
peptic ulcers are given antibiotics to reduce the secretion of
acid in the stomach. To enhance the remedy from
medication, they are advised to follow a diet that also seeks
to block stomach acid. Some of the foods that are known to
do so are as follows. Flavonoids – Flavonoids are gastro-
protective meaning they defend the stomach’s lining, heal
ulcers and prevent them from forming. Grapes, broccoli,
apples, legumes, kale, berries and tea (particularly green tea)
are rich sources of flavonoids. Probiotics – Probiotics are
known to enhance recovery when complemented with
antibiotics. Probiotics are yeast and other microorganisms
that provide the digestive tract with necessary microbes.
Food sources rich in probiotics are buttermilk, yogurt and
kefir. Honey – Honey, a natural sweetener, is a potent
antibacterial which is known to inhibit the growth of the
bacteria responsible for causing peptic ulcers. It is advised
to avoid caffeinated and carbonated beverages, salty and
spicy foods, fried foods, processed foods and foods with
high acidic content such as citrus fruits and tomatoes.

Diet Chart
Sunday
Breakfast
(8:00- Vegetable soup (1 cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
Tender coconut water (1 cup) + 1 Apple
(11:00-
(Unskinned)
11:30AM)
Lunch
(2:00- Khichdi (1/2 cup)
2:30PM)
Evening
Boiled Black grams (1/3rd cup) + Black Tea (1
(4:00-
cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
(8:00- Khichdi (1/2 cup)
8:30PM)
Monday
Breakfast
(8:00- Boiled White Chickpeas n Tomato (1 cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
Tender coconut water (1 cup) + Grapes (1/2
(11:00-
cup)
11:30AM)
Lunch
(2:00- Chapati (2) + Fish(1pc.) stew
2:30PM)
Evening
Roasted Rice Flakes (1/2 cup) + Black Tea (1
(4:00-
cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
Boiled Rice (1/2 cup) + Baked Pumpkin (1/3rd
(8:00-
cup)
8:30PM)
Tuesday
Breakfast
(8:00- Carrot soup (1 cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
Tender coconut water (1 cup) + Pomegranates
(11:00-
(1/2 cup)
11:30AM)
Lunch
Boiled rice (1/2 cup) + Cabbage curry (1/3rd
(2:00-
cup)
2:30PM)
Evening
Boiled Potato n Black grams (1/2 cup) + Black
(4:00-
Tea (1 cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
Boiled Rice (1/2 cup) + Mashed potato(2) +
(8:00-
1tsp Ghee
8:30PM)
Wednesday
Breakfast
(8:00- Vegetable soup (1 cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
(11:00- Tender coconut water (1 cup) + 1 Guava
11:30AM)
Lunch
(2:00- Carrot Uttappam (1) + Raita (1/3rd cup)
2:30PM)
Evening
(4:00- Puffed Rice (1/2 cup) + Black Tea (1 cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
(8:00- Khichdi (1/2 cup)
8:30PM)
Thursday
Breakfast
Baked Tomato n Brolli wity bell peper soup (1
(8:00-
cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
Tender coconut water (1 cup) + Ripe Papaya
(11:00-
(1/3rd cup)
11:30AM)
Lunch
Chapati (2) + Baked vegetables (1/2 cup) +
(2:00-
Raita (1/3rd cup)
2:30PM)
Evening
Boiled Black grams (1/3rd cup) + Black Tea (1
(4:00-
cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
Boiled Rice (1/2 cup) + Bottle gourd curry
(8:00-
(1/3rd cup)
8:30PM)
Friday
Breakfast
(8:00- Broccoli n Bell peper soup (1 cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
(11:00- Tender coconut water (1 cup) + 1 Orange
11:30AM)
Lunch
(2:00- Boiled Rice (1/2 cup) + Lentil soup (1/2 cup)
2:30PM)
Evening
Roasted Rice Flakes (1/2 cup) + Black Tea (1
(4:00-
cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
Boiled Rice (1/2 cup) + Fish(1pc.) stew (1/3rd
(8:00-
cup)
8:30PM)
Saturday
Breakfast
(8:00- Carrot n Beetroot soup (1 cup)
8:30AM)
Mid-Meal
(11:00- Tender coconut water (1 cup) + 2 Chikus
11:30AM)
Lunch
(2:00- Dosa (1) + Samber (1/2 cup)
2:30PM)
Evening
Boiled Potato n Black grams (1/2 cup) + Black
(4:00-
Tea (1 cup)
4:30PM)
Dinner
Boiled Rice (1/2 cup) + Pointed gourd(without
(8:00-
seeds n Unskinned) Curryurry
8:30PM)

Food Items To Limit

1. Coffee and/or tea- Caffeine content which leads to
GERD.
2. Chocolate- It is well known as an acid producing food
 stuff.
3. Spicy food- Spices and 'masalas' as we call it, are
always proved to be an irritating agent and many a
times the cause for gastric irritation.
4. Alcohol- It not only adds empty calories to the body
but also worsens the condition by excessive
fermentation of sugar present in it as a result excess
acid production in the stomach in combination of
others ligitimate conditions may lead to ulcers.
5. Acidic foods, such as citrus and tomatoes- The higher
the acidic content of the foods the more probability of
excess acidic evironment inside the stomach and so
ulcers.
6. Uncooked foods may be a risk factor for transmitting
H.pylori, as it is the prime cause of the ulcer.

Do's And Dont's

Do's:

1. Being overworked and overstressed are like extending

a direct invitation to gastric problems. The body loses
its ability to perform normal digestive functions and is
often associated with increased production of stomach
acids.
2. Having 5 small easily digestible meals a day at proper
intervals is a key to good digestive health. Eating
slowly without talking and chewing the food properly
also improves digestion. It reduces intestinal gas as
less air is swallowed during the eating process.
Emotional eating too causes such disorders. So it is
very important to fix any so called underlying reasons,
be it psychological or emotional to make a complete
recovery from the said condition.
3. Any physical activity which helps you break into a
sweat improves the process of metabolism and
assimilation in the body. Breathing exercises and yoga
can bring relief from bloating, flatulence and other
symptoms of indigestion and intestinal gas.
4. A prerequisite in order to achieve a healthy digestive
process is an efficiently hydrated body. Drinking 8-10
glasses of water every day is mandatory to prevent
any gastric complications.
5. Drinking 2-3 glasses of luke warm water first thing in
the morning is said to help with regular bowel
movements and relieve indigestion and flatulence.
6. Probiotics are the friendly bacteria of the gut. They
help in breaking down the food and making it easy for
the body to digest it. Fermented milk products like
yogurt contain the bacteria lactobacillus which is
known to promote digestion.
7. Non glutenous grains, non citric fruits and vegetables,
high fiber and lean protein meats are the best choices.
8. One of the best known herbs to treat gastritis is ginger.
It heals the gastric lining and reduces inflammation. It
reduces vomiting tendencies and is known for its anti
microbial prowess.

Don'ts:
 1. Avoiding foods like complex carbohydrate and
proteins (difficult to be broken down) following a
gastric attack would be a good idea.
2. Avoiding alcohol and smoking is absolutely essential
to recover from a gastric attack. Prolonged intake of
these could cause irrepairable damage to the gut.
3. Staying away from certain medications like
acetaminophens, analgesics, ibuprofen, non steroidal
anti inflammatory drugs is important in preventing
gastritis. It is essential to ask one’s physician as to
which other medications one could opt for in the
given condition.
4. Caffeinated beverages like sodas, tea and coffee
should be in taken in a controlled portion.
5. Keeping away from wheat, tomatoes, lemons, red
meat etc is essential. Staying away from dairy is also
recommended in gastritis. Anything hot and spicy like
peppers, black pepper or red chili powder should be
kept away from.
6. Vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts,
beans are tougher on the gut and should be stayed
away from.

Food Items You Can Easily Consume

1. Cereals & Pulses: Cereals (rice, oats, jowar, bajra and
ragi) and pulses (red gram, green gram, bengal gram
and black gram dals).
2. Fruits & vegetables: Fruits (stewed apple, banana,
papaya, pomegranate, pear, melons (water melon,
musk melon) and vegetables (all gourds, ladies finger,
tinda, green leafy vegetables (indian spinach,
fenugreek leaves, corriander leaves).
3. Meat, Fish & Poultry: Lean meat, skin less chicken,
fish (mackerel, trout, sardine, salmon, tuna).
4. Milk & Milk products: Yoghurt, other fermented milk
products. Nuts & Oils: Almonds, walnuts, pista, olive
oil, canola oil, sun flower oil, rice bran oil.