1. Highly acidic foods
Foods with high acid content can irritate and damage the stomach lining, increasing the risk of ulcers and pain, especially on an empty stomach.
Highly acidic fruits
Oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits, pineapples, ripe mangoes... can stimulate the stomach to secrete more acid, causing discomfort or burning sensation.
Tomatoes
Although rich in vitamins and antioxidants, tomatoes are strongly acidic, which can increase symptoms of reflux and irritate the gastric mucosa.
2. Foods that stimulate acid secretion
Some drinks and foods can irritate the stomach lining, increase acid secretion and cause symptoms such as pain, heartburn, and nausea.
Coffee, strong tea, soda
Contains caffeine and stimulants that increase stomach acid secretion, easily causing reflux and irritation of the mucosa.
Alcohol
Weakening the stomach's protective layer, stimulating acid secretion, and in the long term can cause ulcers if used regularly.
3. Foods that are difficult to digest and cause bloating
Some foods that are rich in fat or easily create gases in the digestive tract can cause bloating, slow digestion and discomfort in the stomach.
Foods high in saturated and trans fat
Including fast food, fried foods, fatty meats, sausages and processed foods. These foods slow down digestion, easily causing bloating and indigestion.
Beans containing difficult-to-digest oligosaccharides
Soybeans, green beans and some other beans contain raffinose - a type of carbohydrate that is difficult to break down, easily ferments in the large intestine, creates a lot of gas and causes bloating.
