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Foods to Eat
The foods you should eat and those you may need to avoid are listed below. Try to eat the number of servings listed for each food group every day to get a balanced diet.

Eat at regular times each day. Do not divide your food into six small meals unless you have trouble getting enough to eat. Eating too often can increase the acid in your stomach.

Keep your intake ofmilk and dairy products to 3 servings per day or less. Choose lowfat or fat-free dairy foods whenever possible. This will also help control stomach acid production.
Foods to Avoid
Alcohol, black and red pepper, chilies, chili powder, and hot peppers often irritate the stomach lining. Foods with caffeine can increase the amount of stomach acid. These foods include coffee (regular and decaf), teas,colas, cocoa, chocolate. Avoid or limit these items if they cause you pain.

Limit your intake of tomatoes, tomato juice, peppermint, fatty foods, and citrus juices. If they cause heartburn or pain in your esophagus. You may need to limit seasonings such as onions, garlic, cinnamon, and cloves if they upset your stomach.
Dietary Fiber
Eating high fiber foods does not worsen stomach pain formost people with ulcers or gastritis. High fiber foods include whole grains, cooked dried beans, and fruits and vegetables with peels.

You may notice that some foods cause you to have extra gas. This may include broccoli, cabbage, onions, milk, cooked dried beans and peas, and some fruits. Pay attention to the foods that cause you trouble, and limit or avoid them according to how you feel.Serving Sizes:

Use the list below to measure foods and serving sizes. A serving size means the size of food after it is cooked or prepared.
1 pint or 2 cups (16 fluid ounces) of liquid is the size of 1-1/3 soda-pop cans.

1-1/2 cup (12 fluid ounces) of liquid is the size of a soda-pop can.

1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of food is the size of a large handful.

1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) of foodis about half of a large handful.

2 tablespoons (Tbsp) is about the size of a large walnut.

1 tablespoon (Tbsp) is about the size of the tip of your thumb (from the last crease).

1 teaspoon (tsp) is about the size of the tip of your little finger (from the last crease).

3 ounces of cooked meat, fish, or poultry is about the size of a deck of cards.

1 ounce of cooked meat, fish, orpoultry is about 1/4 cup (c).

One ounce of hard cheese is about a 1 inch cube.
Beverages:

Drink 6-8 cups of water and liquids (the size of 4 to 6 soda pop can size glasses) each day.
Caffeine-free drinks

Low acid juices, such as apple, grape, or pear

Mild herbal teas

Water

Do not drink the following beverages if they cause pain or discomfort:

Alcoholic drinks

Hot cocoaPeppermint tea

Regular and decaf coffee

Regular hot or iced tea

Soft drinks with caffeine
Breads and Starches:

Eat 6 to 10 servings a day from this list.
1/2 cup cooked pasta, noodles, or macaroni

1/2 cup cooked rice or cream of rice

1/2 cup cream of wheat or oatmeal

3/4 cup dry cereal

1/2 cup mashed potatoes

1 medium roll or bun

1 slice bread

6 saltinecrackers

Do not eat the following foods if they cause pain or excess gas:

Bagels with chili or peppers

Barbeque or taco chips

Potato chips, french fries, or fried potatoes
Fruits:

Eat 2 to 4 servings a day from this list.
1 medium apple, peach, pear, or orange

1/2 cup applesauce or canned fruit

15 grapes

1 kiwi fruit

1-1/4 cup melon or berries

1/2 cup mild juices, suchas apple, grape, or pear

1 small banana

Avoid the following drinks if they cause pain or discomfort:

Orange or grapefruit juices

Lemonade or limeade
Vegetables:

Eat 2 to 4 servings a day from this list.
1/2 cup cooked vegetables

1 cup fresh vegetables

2 cups salad greens

Do not eat the following foods if they cause pain, discomfort, or excess gas:

Broccoli, cabbage,...