Diet during treatment supports medication effectiveness and reduces side effects. Some foods increase acidity and slow healing.
Allowed and Beneficial Foods:
- Yogurt and probiotics: Beneficial bacteria help fight H. Pylori and reduce antibiotic symptoms.
- Natural honey: Antibacterial properties — one spoon in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Broccoli: Contains sulforaphane — proven effective against H. Pylori.
- Ginger: Natural anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory.
- Bananas and apples: Gentle fruits on the stomach.
- Oats and rice: Easy-to-digest carbohydrates.
Foods to Avoid:
- Spicy foods: Chili and hot pepper increase stomach lining inflammation.
- Citrus: Oranges, lemons, and tomatoes increase acidity.
- Coffee and strong tea: Increase acid secretion.
- Fried foods and fats: Slow digestion and increase reflux.
- Carbonated drinks: Cause bloating and increase stomach pressure.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we provide customized dietary guidance for each patient based on condition severity and symptoms.