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The Acid Reflux Diet Soultion

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If you have acid reflux, you may be interested in the acid reflux diet solution. Acid reflux can cause much discomfort to the person that suffers from this condition. In this article I will discuss some ways you can relieve acid reflux by changing your diet.

What is Acid Reflux Disease?

The acid reflux diet solution will help those who suffer from acid reflux disease. Acid Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, is chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus. GERD can be very painful for the person that suffers from the condition. The most common signs of Acid Reflux Disease are heartburn, regurgitation, and trouble swallowing. In some cases the Acid Reflux can be relieved by taking an antacid. In more severe cases, the disease must be controlled by the use of long-term medications. Changing diet can dramatically reduce the symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease.

What is the Acid Reflux Diet Solution?

The acid reflux diet solution is a simple way to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux alone or with the use of medications. To begin with, you will need to eat lighter in the evenings to avoid discomfort at night when you lie down. When you lie down after eating, the foods rise up to your esophagus and cause your painful symptoms. Eating lighter in the evenings will help eliminate foods that cause the symptoms as well as eating foods that are well tolerated by the stomach.

Start by keeping a Food Diary

The acid reflux diet solution will require that you keep a food diary. This will help the sufferer to know which foods are well tolerated by the GERD sufferer. The person needs to keep a food diary of what foods they have eaten throughout the day. Write down if they had any symptoms after eating the foods. Then, you should take the food diary to your doctor to come up with a healthy acid reflux disease diet that is nutritious and tasty and does not cause symptoms.

Foods to Avoid

The acid reflux disease diet solution will require the sufferer to avoid certain foods that may trigger the symptoms. These foods that trigger acid reflux will need to be eliminated from the diet of the person that suffers from GERD. Below is a list of some foods that could trigger acid reflux:

  • Fatty foods
  • Chocolate
  • Coffee
  • Peppermint
  • Spearmint
  • Carbonated drinks
  • Alcohol

Chewing Gum Helps Relieve Acid Reflux

The acid reflux diet solution has a simple element that may dramatically reduce the symptoms of acid reflux. The sufferer should chew gum. Chewing gum can relieve heartburn. Chewing gum produces saliva, which has a very low acid level. This saliva reduces the acid levels in the stomach and prevents heartburn.

The Milk Myth about Acid Reflux

The acid reflux diet solution does not require you to drink milk before going to bed. A lot of people believe that if you drink milk before you lie down to go to sleep, it will relieve the symptoms of GERD. However, this has been proven not to be true. What happens is that later in the night the digestion of milk can cause heartburn.

Foods to eat with Acid Reflux

The acid reflux diet solution requires that the GERD suffer eat certain healthy foods. Below is a list of some foods that are recommended to cause the least amount of acid reflux:

  1. Fruits
  • Fresh apples
  • Dried apples
  • Apple juice
  • Banana

2. Vegetables

  •  Baked Potato
  •  Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Green Beans
  •  Peas

3. Animal Foods

  •  Extra lean ground beef
  •  Steak
  • Skinless chicken breast
  • Egg whites
  • Egg substitute
  • Fish

4. Dairy Products

  • Cream cheese
  •  Sour Cream

5. Grains

  • Multi-grain bread
  •  Bran cereal
  •  Corn bread
  •  Graham crackers
  •  Pretzels
  •  Rice cakes

The Acid Reflux Disease Diet Solution

In summary, the acid reflux disease diet solution will not get rid of all of the symptoms of GERD. However, along with the use of medications, the diet can drastically reduce the symptoms of the disease. If the sufferer will keep a food diary and eat the foods that are less likely to trigger the symptoms, their life can be much more pleasant than if the do not.

 

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IslandVoice profile image

IslandVoice  says:
3 months ago

I like this. My husband is on medication for acid reflux. I will pass this on to him. Thanks!

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wesleycox  says:
3 months ago

I suffer from constant heartburn, I think it may be from the mountain dew I drink mainly. I have noticed that when I don't drink as much Mt. Dew I don't have so many instances of heartburn. Though I don't know if I have Acid Reflux Disease, I do know that your suggested diet will help regardless if they have GERD or not. This is another great hub full of useful information.

Useful Knowledge profile image

Useful Knowledge  says:
3 months ago

Thank you both for your comments. I too have had some problems with GERD. I have to watch what I eat.

StixBrown profile image

StixBrown  says:
3 months ago

This is good. My wife is on acid reflux medication. Thank you.

Useful Knowledge profile image

Useful Knowledge  says:
3 months ago

Thank you for the comment StixBrown.

dohn121 profile image

dohn121  says:
3 months ago

I've always believed that I have the digestive system of a mountain goat and so could probably digest a steel spatula. However, my father told me that when he was young, he was able to do the same but not anymore. I fear for my future!

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Pacal Votan  says:
2 months ago

My father has been suffering from acid reflux disease for a long time. However, he's never tried chewing gum. Thanks for the tips, I'll recommend your hub to him.

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