H. pylori meal plan, while medicine does its job.
H. pylori is cleared with antibiotics and acid-reducing medicine, not with food. This week is built to keep eating comfortable during and after the course, at about 1,800 calories a day. Alma can fit it to your goal.
Built from ACG and NIDDK guidance.
The rules
Three habits for a settled stomach
Medicine clears the infection
Antibiotics and acid-reducing medicine, taken exactly as prescribed.
Eat on a steady schedule
Meals and a snack at similar times, in portions that sit well.
Go easy on what bothers you
Very spicy, fried and fatty food, alcohol and coffee, if they set you off.
Sample week
Seven days of gentle, steady meals
About 1,700 to 1,850 calories a day. Scale portions to your needs. Find your number
Finish the whole course and go to the follow-up test. Some H. pylori antibiotics do not mix with alcohol, so ask your pharmacist. Vomit with blood, severe belly pain, or tarry black stools with dizziness need urgent care.
Day 1Monday
BreakfastOatmeal with banana and kefir¾ cup dry rolled oats, 1 cup plain kefir, 1 banana, cinnamon
LunchGrilled chicken and brown rice bowl5 oz grilled chicken breast, 1 cup cooked brown rice, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 tsp olive oil
SnackGreek yogurt with honey and granola¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp granola, 1 tsp honey, ½ cup strawberries
DinnerBaked white fish with quinoa and carrots5 oz cod, 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup carrots, 1 tbsp olive oil
About 1,780 kcal133 g protein29 g fiber
Day 2Tuesday
- BreakfastScrambled eggs on whole-grain toast2 eggs scrambled in 1 tsp olive oil, 2 slices whole-grain toast, 1 cup melon
- LunchTurkey and avocado sandwich2 slices whole-grain bread, 3 oz sliced roast turkey, ½ avocado, lettuce, 1 cup grapes
- SnackCottage cheese with peaches and crackers½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup canned peaches in juice, 4 whole-grain crackers
- DinnerChicken and rice soup with sourdough2 cups homemade chicken and rice soup, 2 slices sourdough
About 1,700 kcal98 g protein22 g fiber
Day 3Wednesday
- BreakfastYogurt, toast and raspberries1 cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup raspberries, ¼ cup rolled oats, ½ oz almonds, 1 slice whole-grain toast
- LunchChickpea and couscous bowl1 cup chickpeas, 1 cup cooked couscous, ½ cup spinach, 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon
- SnackBanana with peanut butter and crackers1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 4 whole-grain crackers
- DinnerBaked salmon with sweet potato and green beans5 oz salmon, 1 medium sweet potato, 1 cup green beans, 1 tsp olive oil
About 1,770 kcal96 g protein38 g fiber
Day 4Thursday
- BreakfastPeanut butter banana toast2 slices whole-grain toast, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 banana
- LunchRice and bean bowl with chicken4 oz chicken breast, ½ cup black beans, 1 cup cooked rice, lime and cilantro, 1 tsp olive oil
- SnackKefir smoothie with mango1 cup plain kefir, 1 cup mango, 1 tsp honey
- DinnerTurkey meatloaf with mashed potatoes4 oz ground turkey mixed with 1 egg and 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, baked as a loaf; 1 cup mashed potatoes made with milk; 1 cup cooked carrots
About 1,840 kcal109 g protein27 g fiber
Day 5Friday
- BreakfastYogurt parfait with granola and blueberries¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup granola, ½ cup blueberries, ½ banana
- LunchTurkey and hummus wrap with apple1 large whole-wheat tortilla, 3 oz sliced roast turkey, ¼ cup hummus, spinach, 1 apple
- SnackCottage cheese with pineapple and crackers½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, ½ cup pineapple, 6 whole-grain crackers
- DinnerBaked chicken with rice and zucchini5 oz chicken breast, 1½ cups cooked rice, 1 cup zucchini, 1 tbsp olive oil
About 1,780 kcal126 g protein23 g fiber
Day 6Saturday
- BreakfastWhole-grain pancakes with yogurt and berries2 four-inch whole-grain pancakes (about ½ cup dry mix), ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup berries, 1 tbsp maple syrup
- LunchLentil soup with a whole-grain roll2 cups lentil soup, 1 whole-grain roll, side salad, 1 tsp olive oil
- SnackApple, almond butter and kefir1 apple, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 cup plain kefir
- DinnerBaked cod with potatoes and peas6 oz cod, 1½ cups boiled potatoes, ½ cup peas, 1 tbsp olive oil
About 1,720 kcal102 g protein36 g fiber
Day 7Sunday
- BreakfastEgg and avocado toast2 slices whole-grain toast, 1 egg, ½ avocado, 1 cup melon
- LunchChicken and quinoa salad4 oz chicken breast, 1 cup cooked quinoa, cucumber, parsley, 1 tbsp olive oil
- SnackYogurt with kiwi and almonds¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 kiwis, 1 tbsp almonds
- DinnerRoast turkey with potatoes and carrots5 oz turkey breast, 1½ cups potatoes, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup green beans, 1 tbsp olive oil
About 1,790 kcal129 g protein32 g fiber
Shopping list
What to buy
Most days
Lean proteinChicken, turkey, cod, salmon, eggschicken breasteggsalmon
Now and then
- Very spicy foodHot sauce and chili-heavy dishes, now and then
Yogurt and kefir are gentle protein. Keep them in during the course if they sit well.
Make it yours
This week is a sample. Alma builds yours.
- Meals fit to your goal and the foods you like
- Log a meal by photo, voice or text in about 10 seconds
- Every meal gets an Alma Score from 0 to 100
Questions
What people ask
What should you eat when you have H. pylori?
Regular meals with fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lean protein and plain yogurt suit most people. There is no special H. pylori diet: NIDDK says doctors do not recommend a special diet for ulcers. This week aims at comfortable eating while the medicine does its work.
Can food get rid of H. pylori?
No. H. pylori is cleared with antibiotics plus acid-reducing medicine prescribed by a clinician, and the American College of Gastroenterology recommends that course for anyone infected. Food helps you feel better and eat well during it, but it does not clear the infection.
Should you avoid coffee and spicy food?
Only if they bother you. Very spicy meals, fried and fatty food, coffee and alcohol are common personal triggers rather than universal ones. Cut back while symptoms are sharp, then add one back at a time and note what happens in a food and symptom diary.
Is yogurt okay during the antibiotic course?
Yogurt and kefir are easy protein and are fine for most people during the course. They do not clear the infection, so keep taking the medicine exactly as prescribed. If dairy upsets your stomach during the course, set it aside and ask your clinician what else to use.
How long does the medicine take?
Your clinician sets the length. ACG describes a 2-week course of 2 to 4 medicines, followed by a breath or stool test at least 4 weeks after you finish to confirm the infection is gone. Do not stop early because you feel better.
How many calories is this meal plan?
About 1,700 to 1,850 calories a day, with about 95 to 135 grams of protein and 20 to 40 grams of fiber. Portions are a starting point: eat what sits well and leave the rest. The calorie calculator gives you a number to work from.
How can Alma help with an H. pylori diet?
Log a meal by photo, voice or text in about 10 seconds, which is handy when you are eating on a medicine schedule. Each meal gets an Alma Score from 0 to 100, drawing on Harvard's Alternate Healthy Eating Index. Alma builds a plan around your goal and the foods you like.
Sources
Written by Alma from the sources below and reviewed October 28, 2026. Calories and protein are estimates. This is general information, not medical advice. If you manage a health condition or take medication, check changes with your clinician. Editorial standards
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