GERD Diet, What Foods To Avoid
People
suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or
more commonly known, Acid Reflux, should follow a GERD diet, which includes
watching what you eat and following a few simple rules that may be helpful in
reducing symptoms. A GERD diet can significantly improve
conditions in which stomach acid backflows through the lower esophageal
sphincter into the esophagus. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the
stomach. The inner layer of the esophageal lining, which consists of numerous
glands, is not able to withstand an acidic stomach pH.
A GERD diet is
fairly easy to follow. Avoid foods such as citrus, tomato and coffee that
directly irritate the mucosa. Other irritants that should be avoided in a GERD
diet include onion, chocolate, peppermint and any food with high fat content
that affect pressure in the stomach. Limit or cut the use of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that may irritate the esophagus and stomach
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Special GERD diet
tips to follow require the following:
- Avoid eating foods at bed time
- Avoid chewing gum
- Discontinue the use of tobacco products
- Avoid tight clothing
- East small frequent meals
- Elevate head when sleeping
- If overweight, losing weight can help
Here are a few alternative foods that to eat while on the GERD diet.
Individuals with GERD should avoid whole milk and opt for fat free or 1%-2%
milk. As mentioned above tomatoes can be acidic so they should be avoided, all
other vegetables are ok to eat. When choosing fruits, avoid citrus such as
grapefruit, oranges and pineapples. Try to maintain a low fat diet by staying
away from fatty meats (bacon) and processed meats (cold cuts). In general avoid
alcohol, coffee, tea and carbonated beverages. If you must have coffee or tea
opt for decaffeinated coffee or herbal tea.
In conjunction to following
the GERD diet above, try Vä's homeopathic medicinal Buffer-pH+ that contains calcium, magnesium, and
potassium recommended in the Prescription for Nutritional Healing for having an
alkalizing effect by binding up stomach acid. Buffer-pH+ has numerous other benefits.
Also try Vä's Digestin, a homeopathic medicinal that has
ingredients (Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Papaya Leaf) suggested in the
Prescription for Nutritional Healing for helping with proper digestion.
In addition, ingredients such as Aloe Vera, which aids in healing of the
intestinal tract, and Chamomile to relieve esophageal irritation are also
included. Other ingredients include: ginkgo biloba, ginger root, digestive enzymes, etc. All the ingredients in both
products are known to relieve symptoms of GERD and help with digestion.
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Gerd Diet/Acid Reflux Diet:
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Gerd Diet/Acid Reflux Diet:
Stress Relief via Extress
Heartburn and Stress walk hand in
hand
How I Stopped the Heartburn Cold About Buffer pH And why Works for Acid Reflux Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Defined- In plain
English Acid Reflux Diet Symptoms of GERD |
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Since I discovered Digestin and Buffer pH+, These truly amazing formulas safely helped improve the way my
body digested food and reduced the stomach acid to stop the reflux
cold. Acid Reflux Diets- It's all about what to Avoid
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What To
Avoid: |
Why To Avoid it: |
Natural supplement to stop the problem |
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Fried Food |
Hard to Digest/Acidic |
Digestin/BufferpH+ |
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Whole Milk or milk based
cooking |
Hard to digest |
Digestin |
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Vegetable Oil or Lard |
Hard to Digest/Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
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Chocolate or Sweets |
Stimulant/Relaxes the flap
Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
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Fast Food Restaurants |
Hard to Digest/Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
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Spicy Foods |
Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
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Citrus, Tomato or Acidic
Foods |
Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
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High Fat Content Foods |
Hard to Digest/Acidic |
Digestin/BufferpH+ |
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Alcohol and Regular Coffee and
carbonated drinks like soda |
Stimulant/Relaxes the flap
Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
| Things that cause gas-beans,
broccoli |
Causes Belching and damage to the
flap |
Digestin |
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Smoking |
Stimulant/Relaxes the flap
Acidic |
Buffer
pH+ | |
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