The best healthy diet dishes for the stomach

The substance known as hydrochloric acid can destroy any tissue it comes in contact with in the human body, thereby causing intensive pain and killing the cells it contacted. The gastric mucosa (lining of the stomach) is capable of resisting the effect of this substance throughout the life time of a man.

Pepsin, together with hydrochloric acid aids the process of digesting foods, particularly proteins. The stomach has a protective barrier primarily formed of mucus, which protects the internal lining of the stomach from the destructive effect of the hydrochloric acid. Therefore the health of this important organ depend s on preserving this barrier (mucus) in proper condition.

Gastroduodenal Ulcer

This occurs when the mucous membrane lining the interior of the stomach is out of place. This can be caused by the following factors:

·         When the stomach acid is in excess.

·         Particular microorganisms such as helicobacter pylori that can cause gastritis and ulceration of the stomach and duodenum.

·         Stress or nervous tension, which cause vasoconstriction, and reduce the blood supply to the gastric mucosa, leaving it unprotected.

In treating this problem, the following advice must be put into consideration contrary to the old traditional remedies.

·         Drinking large amount of milk helps cure ulcer (false): it is known today that milk can raise acid level thereby aggravating the problem.

·         It is necessary to eat often and in small quantity (false): this action keeps the stomach in a state of near-continual stimulation, which increases acid production even more and is counterproductive as an ulcer cure. Three meals a day are preferable to five or six.

·         Avoid eating fiber or raw foods (false): if they are well chewed, they protect against ulcers.

There must be reduction or elimination the following foods: White sugar, Milk, Meat, Shellfish, Spices, Coffee, and Alcoholic beverages.

Recommended healing foods: Cabbage, Potato, Oats, Tapioca, Okra, Cherimoya, Oils, Honey, Fiber, Vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Dyspepsia

This is a situation of difficult and painful digestion. It is known commonly as indigestion. Its characteristics include flatulence, eructation, discomfort or abdominal distension and acidity. In curing dyspepsia the following factor must be taken care of, as it can aggravate the problem.

·         Not chewing food sufficiently (eating too fast).

·         Not eating at regular hours.

·         Nervous tension or stress

·         Eating fried foods, preserves, and pickled foods (food preserved in vinegar). For instance, junk foods.

·          Taking excess fat and food the often causes digestive intolerance such as milk.

·         Taking excess liquid, especially carbonated soft drinks and beer.

For effective treatment the following foods must be reduced or eliminated: fried foods, Hot spices, Alcoholic beverages, Coffee, Vinegar, Soft drinks, Total fat, Shellfish, Chocolate, and Milk.

Recommended healing foods: Sprouts, Whole grain, Salads, Squash, Papaya, Fennel, Malt Beverage.