Top 5 Ulcer-Friendly Foods That You Should Include In Your Diet

Most ulcers are caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori rather than stress, which is why ulcers are frequently treated with antibiotics as well as an acid suppressor.

1. Honey

Honey fights bacteria and is sometimes applied to burns and other open wounds in hospitals and clinics. Honey may help thwart H. pylori for the same reason that it can help heal a skin ulcer. Researchers tested honey made from Manuka flower nectar on bacteria from gastric ulcer biopsies and discovered that the honey inhibited bacterial growth, making it one of the most effective ulcer-friendly foods. Other researchers have been successful in halting the growth of H. pylori using different types of honey.

2. Yogurt

Yogurt and kefir (fermented milk) contain "good bacteria" that can inhibit H. pylori and aid in ulcer healing. People who consume fermented milk products such as yogurt at least three times per week are much less likely to develop ulcers than those who consume yogurt less frequently.

3. Cabbage

The amino acid glutamine is responsible for cabbage's anti-ulcer properties. Glutamine strengthens the mucosal lining of the gut and improves blood flow to the stomach, which not only helps prevent ulcers but also speeds up the healing of existing sores.

4. Plaintain

The texture of this large, green, banana-like fruit is starchy and sticky. It soothes inflamed and irritated mucous membranes and also has antibacterial properties. An unripe green plantain can help heal ulcers as well as prevent them from forming. Plantain works best when it is unripe.

5. Slippery elm tea

Slippery elm coats the stomach similarly to how it coats a sore throat, providing temporary relief from ulcer pain. Taking slippery elm tea throughout the day could really be beneficial.