Ulcer Buster II

Name: Ulcer Buster II
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 apples; 2 kale leaves; 0.25 pineapple; 2 celery sticks; 1 lemon (with skin); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 piece ginger (thumb-sized); 1 cucumber (with skin); 0.5 pomegranate (with seeds and arils); 10 sprigs fresh coriander leaves (with roots washed)

Por Dada Shivananda·Principiante

One of the main reasons for this Ulcer Buster II variation is to heal our stomach from years of not properly chewing food before it reaches the digestive system. Helicobacter pylori, which commonly causes ulcers, is present in the digestive tract, stomach, and intestines; when it proliferates excessively, an imbalance occurs.

This green juice or smoothie is an undeniable health-boosting concoction, rich in antioxidants and vitamins. The Ulcer Buster variation serves as a powerhouse for treating stomach ulcers and various other illnesses.

Our gut plays a key role in our overall health. The process of chewing food in the mouth is essential because it is the first step in digestion before absorption in the intestines. The stomach acts as a vital intermediary between the mouth and intestines. Proper chewing is crucial since the stomach cannot break down food as teeth do.

A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms on the stomach lining due to acidity and Helicobacter pylori infection. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus.

This green juice, made with ingredients like coriander, apples, kale, and others, is not only rich in antioxidants but also offers unique ulcer-soothing benefits. A key ingredient in this juice is apple, which is one of the richest sources of polyphenolic compounds—scientifically proven to have anti-ulcer properties by increasing mucus production in the stomach and inhibiting H. pylori growth. Ulcer discomfort may subside in 1 or 2 days for mild cases, 5 to 8 days for severe cases.

Kale contains sulforaphane, which helps inhibit H. pylori and is rich in vitamin B and calcium, thereby boosting immunity and aiding the healing process.