The composition of dietary nutrition with ulcer of the duodenum necessarily includes fruit. This is a good source of saturation of the body with the necessary amount of vitamins, which participate in metabolic processes in the body and contribute to its balanced functioning. Also in the composition of the fruits are substances( macro and trace elements) that can fight the manifestation of the symptoms of the disease.
It should be noted that not all fruits with duodenal ulcer can be consumed. Some species provoke an increase in acidity and a violation of the balance of the internal microflora of the digestive tract. The diet menu does not include:
- Citrus fruits( grapefruit, mandarin, orange, pineapple, kiwi).They cause irritation of the mucous membrane and promote the manifestation of fermentation processes.
- Melon crops( melons, watermelons).Increase the acidity.
- Berries( grapes, cherries).Their use can lead to damage and inflammation of the walls of the duodenum, as well as increase acidity.
The menu should include fresh, sweet fruits and berries without hard peel. For example, apples and pears must be cleaned, then grate and use as a mash. These fruits have an excellent enveloping effect and help soften the effect of acid microflora on the mucous membrane. Persimmon in the ulcer of the duodenum should be consumed only during the remission period and in the form of a souffle or kissel.
In addition to apples, pears and persimmons, dietitians recommend using for food:
- Sweet plums without peel, raspberry, strawberries, strawberries, black currants. They are easily assimilated by the body and contribute to the normalization of metabolism, and also minimize the effect of negative factors, preventing damage to the mucous membrane.
- Kalina. This is an ancient remedy for an ulcer of the duodenal ulcer. Grated berries mixed with honey in equal proportions. Juice from the viburnum is also useful in freshly squeezed form.
- Seabuckthorn. The use of sea-buckthorn promotes the regeneration of tissues, the healing of wounds that formed on the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. Sea-buckthorn oil quickly restores damaged cells.
- Bananas with ulcer of the duodenum can also be eaten, only in an organic amount( no more than three bananas a day).They do not have any substances that can adversely affect the course of the disease.
- Blueberries. It depresses the inflammatory processes in the ulcer of the duodenum.
- Rosehip. It is used to purify the intestinal cavity from pathogenic microflora, it acts as an antiseptic.
Many specialists recommend the inclusion of lemon in the treatment of duodenal ulcer. This fruit should be used with caution and only on the advice of a specialist, since it has in its composition a lot of acid, which at high acidity can cause a sharp relapse of the disease. Lemons contribute to strengthening immunity, which is very important for any disease. Use lemon with tea and in the form of an unconcentrated jelly.