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lessens the likelihood an ulcer will return. probiotics include miso, tempeh and soy-based foods. Foods that will help treat your ulcer. Olive Oil Cooking with extra virgin olive oil can help treat your stomach ulcer. According to the website Science Daily, extra virgin olive oil contains phenols, compounds that stay in your stomach for a prolonged amount of time. These compounds may act as an anti-bacterial agent that prevents the H. pylori bacteria from spreading and infecting the lining of your stomach, but more research is needed before determining the exact relationship between olive oil and H. pylori bacteria. Yogurt You can treat your stomach ulcer by eating yogurt. Yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus, probiotics or "friendly" bacteria that help maintain the balance between good and harmful bacteria like H. pylori in your digestive system. Probiotics can suppress infections caused by the H. pylori bacteria and decrease antibiotic side effects that can occur during ulcer treatment. Other foods that contain 62