Trigger foods to avoid
Certain foods can worsen stomach ulcers by irritating the gastric lining. Here is a list of these foods:
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits)
Foods fried at high temperature
Black pepper
Chocolate and cocoa
Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits)
Tomatoes and tomato products
Peppermint, chili pepper, cloves
These foods can cause tingling and burning sensations and should therefore be avoided by people suffering from stomach ulcers.
Foods that are beneficial for healing ulcers
Certain foods have exceptional healing properties that can help heal stomach ulcers. Here are four essential foods to include in your diet:
Vitamin U (cabbage)
Vitamin U, a form of methionine, is a compound discovered in the 1950s by Dr. Garnet Cheney of Stanford University. This compound is particularly concentrated in cabbage.
