Canker sores: foods that trigger or aggravate them

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Canker sores foods that trigger or aggravate them

Painful mouth ulcers can be triggered or aggravated by certain foods. Here is the list.

A mouth ulcer is a benign painful ulceration. Although they do not represent real dangers for health, some canker sores do, however, very bad. Canker sores can be triggered or made worse by certain foods. The list with the expertise of Shana Sarfati, naturopath-nutritionist:

  • Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, kiwis, grapefruits can irritate the oral mucosa, especially if consumed in large quantities
  • Hard cheeses like Comté, Gruyère, Gouda or Parmesan
  • The pepper may cause a burning sensation in the mouth and may cause irritation
  • The chipsdue to their shape, can injure the mouth
  • Foods high in sugar: candy, soda and sugary foods like chocolate can encourage the growth of harmful oral bacteria
  • Nuts especially if a person is allergic, the almonds where the cashew nuts
  • Seafood
  • Fruit (especially pineapple due to its bromelic acid content), strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
  • THE tomatoes (especially the skin)
  • THE pickles due to their acidity
  • Vegetables like the pepper (some people may be sensitive to their capsaicin content), the cucumber (due to glitches), canned vegetables which may contain acidic additives or preservatives which may irritate the oral mucosa.
  • Raw onions, due to their content of sulfur compounds
  • Acidic drinks like soda, citrus juice, energy drinks, and soft drinks that are high in citric or phosphoric acid
  • Alcohol can dehydrate the mouth, thus promoting mouth ulcers. Strong alcoholic drinks, such as spirits, may be more irritating than wine or beer
  • Coffee and tea can dry out the mouth and potentially cause irritation.

“There is no one-size-fits-all food list, as sensitivity to canker sore triggers can vary from person to person. A balanced, healthy and varied diet for each individual is essential to minimize the risk of mouth ulcers. However, if canker sores persist or worsenit is advisable to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying conditions“, concludes the naturopath-nutritionist.

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