Tummy Protecting Veggies

Taking ibuprofen or another NSAID? Stock up on vegetables rich in natural nitrates such as beets, spinach, lettuce, and radishes. They help ward off pill-related ulcers by speeding up renewal of the stomach's protective lining, says Joel Peterson, PharmD, PhD, of Sweden's Uppsala University. To keep your gut feeling great during an NSAID course, eat at least 8 to 10 ounces of these veggies a day, he advises - the same as two large servings or lettuce. From Prevention