Acid Reflux Diet Basics

Acid Reflux Diet BasicsThis information is by Dr. Jamie Koufman
Dr. Jamie Koufman recomends avoidance of foods known to trigger reflux. These include chocolate, soda, alcohol, deep-fried food, bacon, sausage, ribs, cream sauce, butter, coffee, tea, mint, peanut butter, hot sauce and citrus juice.
If your reflux symptoms are severe you are advised to follow a strict acid-free diet, which she describes as a "detox program for your digestive system". This involves avoiding any foods with a pH below 5 such as most fruits, tomatoes, pickles, mustard, onion, beer and yogurt.

Recommended FoodsSalad, bananas, melon, pears, fennel, celery, green vegetables, chicken, turkey, fish, egg whites, milk, bread, beans, Graham crackers, oatmeal, pasta, potatoes, popcorn, olive oil, agave, honey, Aloe Vera, ginger, chamomile tea.

Sample Acid Reflux Diet Meal Plan

Breakfast
Ginger crepes with banana and cantaloupe
Lunch
Tasty tuna salad1 bagel
Afternoon SnackRich garbanzo bean spreadRaw celery sticks
Dinner
Asian style shrimp with jasmine riceSteamed Asian greens
Dessert
Banana pumpkin tart


From WebMD.com
The natural acids in foods you eat -- like many fruits, vegetables, and drinks -- play a role, says Bani Roland, MD. She is a gastroenterologist and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University. To curb heartburn, build your meals around naturally low-acid foods like:

Melons and bananas. While most fruits have a high acid content, these don't. Bananas are always handy as a snack food. All sorts of melons are good, like watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew

Oatmeal. It's a great way to start your day. Oatmeal doesn't cause reflux, it's filling, and it has lots of healthy fiber.

Bread. Choose whole-grain -- it will be the first ingredient on the label -- which is made with unprocessed grains. Other healthy-sounding breads -- like wheat, whole-wheat, or 7-grain -- may be made with refined grains, which are stripped of natural fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients. 

Rice and couscous. These healthy complex carbs are great if you have reflux. When choosing rice, go for brown rice, which has more fiber.

Green veggies. Broccoli, asparagus, green beans, celery, and cauliflower are all low in acid.

Lean poultry and meats. Prepare chicken and turkey grilled, broiled, baked, or steamed. Just remove the skin -- and don't fry it, Roland says. Even ground beef and steak can be fine, as long as they're lean.

Potatoes. Other root vegetables are good, too -- just not onions.

Fish. Grilled, poached, and baked fish are all good choices. Just don't fry it or use fatty sauces.  

Source: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/foods-that-fight-heartburn

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