I always try to advocate for natural solutions when faced with a medical dilemma whenever possible instead of turning to prescribed and over-the-counter medications. This holds true in my approach to GERD as well.
My best diet for GERD is a two-step plan – namely what you should avoid eating and what you should eat. You need to employ both if you are truly going to tackle GERD and its painful symptoms, as eating trigger foods along with eating good foods will not do you much good in your battle against GERD.
First, we will look at what to AVOID.
Avoiding Foods That Can Cause Heartburn
Fried foods (yes, including what many consider to be their favorites: french fries and onion rings)
Fast food, (this is often fried too – that’s usually why it is prepared “fast,” hence the name).
Pizza
Processed Snacks (potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, other common munchies) many people will snack on at night while watching television or binging their favorite shows via streaming services).
Chili powder and pepper
Fatty meats (sausage, bacon, ham – fat is a common proponent of GERD symptoms).
Cheese
Citrus fruits (acid is also a common proponent of GERD symptoms)
Tomato-based sauces (more acid in these)
Peppermint
Chocolate,
Carbonated beverages
It is key to limit or totally eliminate these items from your diet to help reduce the effects of GERD.
Now, we look at what you SHOULD eat.
Foods That Help to Prevent the Effects of GERD
Foods high in fiber (carrots, sweet potatoes, beets)
Green vegetables (green beans, asparagus, broccoli)
Whole grains (brown rice, couscous, oatmeal).
Alkaline foods (melons, bananas, nuts, fennel, cauliflower all offset stomach acid)
Watery Foods (cucumbers, lettuce, watermelon, celery, broth-based soups, herbal teas weaken and dilute stomach acid).
By taking my two-step approach, you can reduce and even eliminate GERD symptoms from your life.
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