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 lining. |
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 Växa'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 Växa'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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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
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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
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Stimulant/Relaxes the flap
Acidic |
Buffer pH+ |
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Fast Food Restaurants
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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+ |
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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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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.
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