## Foods to Include **Easily Digestible Foods** - Khichdi made with moong dal and rice - Soft cooked vegetables like pumpkin, carrots, and bottle gourd - Plain curd or homemade yogurt (contains beneficial probiotics) - Tender coconut water for natural hydration **Anti-Inflammatory Options** - Broccoli and broccoli sprouts (contain sulforaphane that fights H. pylori) - Green tea with honey (reduces H. pylori colonization) - Fresh fruits like apple, banana, and melons (non-citrus) - Badam pisin soaked in water (helps with stomach burns and ulcers) ## Foods to Avoid **Irritants** - Spicy foods and strong spices - Coffee and caffeinated beverages - Fried foods and fatty meats - Citrus fruits like orange and lemon ## Dietary Habits **Meal Planning** - Eat 5-6 small meals instead of 3 large meals - Keep a 2-3 hour gap between dinner and bedtime - Chew food thoroughly and eat slowly **Beverages** - Rose water mixed with drinking water can help soothe the stomach (2 tablespoons in a glass of water) - Avoid milk in large quantities as it can increase acid production - Drink fluids between meals rather than during meals ## Additional Tips - Maintain a food diary to identify trigger foods - Consider probiotic supplements after consulting your doctor - Include high-fiber foods gradually as tolerated Remember to take prescribed medications regularly and follow up with your doctor as advised. These dietary changes should complement, not replace, your medical treatment.