Is Pineapple Good For Peptic Ulcer Patient
One of the major fruits bad for ulcer patients is pineapple. Ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach or intestine. It is treated with antibiotics and antacid. Certain food and smoking make ulcer symptoms worse. Pineapple Pineapple (Ananas comosus) can also be referred to as the “King of Fruit." Pineapple is a non-citrus fruit with attractive flavor and refreshing sugar-acid balance. It is available fresh or canned and as juice. Read Also: Effect of pineapple on fibroid It is highly nutritious. A 100 g pineapple contains 47-52 calories, 85.3-87.0 g water, 0.4-0.7 g protein, 0.2-0.3 g fat, 11.6-13.7 g carbohydrate, 0.4-0.5 g fiber, 0.3-0.4 g ash, 17-18 mg calcium, 8-12 mg phosphorus, 125-146 mg potassium, 1-2 mg sodium and 0.5 mg iron (Duke, 1983). Pineapple contains 12-15% sugars (2/3 sucrose% 1/3 glucose and fructose). Is Pineapple Good For Ulcer Pineapple is fruit good for everybody. Unfortunately, pineapple contains between 0.6 and 1.2% of acid (87% citric acid and 13% mal...
