Healthy Diet for Ulcer Patients
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The problem of overweight can be experienced by anyone, including ulcer patients. However, in running the program is not an easy diet. Disorders of the digestive tract will cause bloating, pain in the pit of the stomach, and several other complaints that triggered by the amount of excess stomach acid.
Actually, the stomach produces gastric acid on a regular basis to help digest food. But if excessive stomach acid production, it will cause problems. Gastric acid production will increase when the body needs it, such as the body needs food intake.
Disturbances in the ulcer will occur at the time of our diet changed. Irregular eating schedule can causing the stomach difficult to adapt. If the production of stomach acid occurs continuously, it will irritate the mucosal lining of the stomach. This is what causes the pain and nausea, which eventually will stop the intention to diet.
Although suffering from gastric disorders, the principle remains the same weight that is by eating regularly, reducing fat intake, and regular exercise. The difference, its good ulcer patients reduces gastric acid stimulating foods, such as coffee, cheese, the food is too spicy, and that contain lots of gas.
Here are some tips on healthy diet for ulcer patients.
Eat regularly.
Eat at regular intervals is the main principle for ulcer patients. Eat small meals every 3 hours. Never allow an empty stomach for too long. In addition to eating less, try a more regular exercise, such as walking 30 minutes a day.
Step by step.
Losing weight should not be drastically. Reach the ideal body weight in several stages. For example, the first stage, determine the target weight loss of about 5-10 percent or 4-9 kg of weight at this time. After the first target is reached, then determines the second target, and the next.
Eat small portions.
Reduce the amount of food up to one third or half of the portion you normally eat. Replace snacks with fresh fruits that are not acidic. Drink nonfat milk with no sugar or tea without sugar. As friends drinking tea, you can choose healthy crackers. Also, avoid food processing with oil or thick coconut milk. In the midst of this diet program, if necessary consult a doctor for ulcer drug consumption.
