Mouth ulcers are very painful most of the time, and during that period, even eating and drinking seem to be problematic. However, a soft and soothing diet will alleviate the pain and accelerate the healing process. In this article, we will look into the best diet for mouth ulcers, homeopathic remedies, and what food to avoid with mouth ulcers. Let us look at the detailed diet chart for mouth ulcers, inclusive of recommended meals.

Best Diet for Mouth Ulcers

A soft, bland diet that does not cause much friction is easy to chew and swallow and hence relieves pain associated with mouth ulcers. The diet chart for people suffering from mouth ulcers is as follows.

Foods to Avoid in Mouth Ulcers

There is a lot that one should avoid eating for mouth ulcers to handle. Foods to avoid with mouth ulcers include:

• Spicy foods, which include the avoidance of spicy curry, mirchi, and spicy thecha because they increase ulcers. 
• Acidic foods also include fruits like oranges, lemons, and pineapples since it worsen mouth ulcers.
• Hard crunchy foods – Dry toast, papads, and murmura should be avoided as they scratch the mouth and therefore can impede the ulcer-healing process.
• Nuts and seeds – Groundnuts, almonds, and other nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds, are to be avoided as they tend to irritate the ulcers.
• Citric juices – Avoid orange juice lime juice, and even juices that have any citric extracts added.

Certain foods can provoke mouth ulcers and canker sores. To recover as soon as possible, it is important that the following canker sore trigger foods be avoided:

• Citric fruits: Lemons, sweet lime, grapefruits, etc., should not be taken since they are sour in nature and will provoke the canker sore.
• Spicy snacks: Chakli, bhajiyas, batata vada, etc. will provoke ulcers due to the spice inside them.
• Nuts: Peanuts and cashew nuts should not be consumed as this may provoke sores.
• Chocolate: Foods with a high sugar content, such as chocolates and toffees, have a tendency to create inflammation and irritate the sores.

Foods to Avoid with Canker Sores That Are Highly Acidic

Acidic foods can sting the lining of your mouth and further inflame ulcers. Some of the acidic foods to avoid when one is suffering from canker sores include the following:

• Citric fruits: Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and tomatoes should not be taken at all to avoid the tendency to develop sores.

• Tomato-based foods: Avoid foods like tomato sauce, pav bhaji, and all foods containing rich tomato gravy.
• Pickles and vinegar preparations: Avoid the consumption of achar and vinegar-based chutneys with your meals.
• Sour items: Food items like imli chutney and all types of sour toffees are very acidic in nature and must be avoided.

Routine and Homeopathic Remedies for Mouth Ulcers:

1. Salt Water Rinsing: The patient should rinse the mouth frequently with a saltwater solution to reduce inflammation and hasten the healing process.
2. Homoeopathic Medicines:

• Boric acid: This soothes painful lesions in the mouth.
• Mercurius Solubilis: This is indicated for ulcers accompanied by excessive salivation.
• Natrum Muriaticum: This is best for stress or emotional disturbances-induced ulcers.
• Kali Mur: This is said to be effective for chronic recurring mouth ulcers.

3. Soft, Cold, and Bland Diet: A diet of soft, cold, and bland foods like smoothies, yogurt, fruits                          blended in a mixie, and soft bread will avoid discomfiture and allow healing.

Mouth Ulcers: Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

• Eat soft and bland foods: dal-rice, khichdi, mashed potato, soft roti, these types of dishes will not irritate your ulcers
• Cold drinks: Buttermilk, smoothies, and milkshakes of cold ingredients relieve mouth ulcers.
• Yogurt: Plain yogurt with sugar relieves your mouth from discomfort and heals the mouth ulcer.
• Soft fruits: Soft fruits like bananas, apples, papaya, and sapota are eaten after blending or meshing. 

Don’ts:

• Spicy and acidic foods to avoid: Avoid spicy thecha, green chilies, and acidic foods such as sour fruits and pickles.
• Hard foods to avoid or given less often: Avoid papad, toast given dry, and crackers that would further irritate the ulcers.
• Avoid chocolates and sweets: Restrict the intake of chocolates, toffees, and sweet preparations.
• Avoid nuts and seeds: Include in this group those foods that, when ingested, cause mechanical insult to the lesions, such as peanuts, almonds, and sesame seeds.

The diet for mouth ulcers should be soft, cold, and soothing enough to diminish the irritation and hasten the process of recovery. Some of the best Indian Maharashtrian diets for this condition are dal-rice, khichdi, and soft poha since they are soft on the mouth and easy to chew, thus not bothering the site of the ulcer and yet providing wholesome nourishment. Excluding canker sores trigger foods, acidic foods, and foods that cause mouth ulcers will definitely promise a speedier recovery. These, in addition to certain homeopathic remedies with the proper diet, will help in the process of healing the ulcers in the mouth and reducing the pain.

In conclusion, Homeo Care Clinic offers a holistic approach to treating the disease. The remedies mentioned above can treat the underlying causes of the condition and offer relief from the discomfort. However, it is important to consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner for the correct dosage and duration of treatment. Homeo Care Clinic provides comprehensive care for various ailments and offers customized treatment plans based on individual requirements.

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