Diet for Acid Reflux

A Diet for Acid Reflux : Learn What Foods Cause Acid Reflux & Avoid Them!

4 of the top 10 most frequent causes of acid reflux involve food - chocolate, fried and fatty foods, tomato-based products, and citrus fruits/juices.

• Chocolate - contains concentrations of theobromine, a compound that is known to relax the esophageal sphincter muscles, letting stomach acid flow up into the esophagus.
• Fried and Fatty Foods - slow down digestion therefore leaving food in the stomach longer to put pressure on the stomach, which in turn puts pressure on a weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
• Tomato-based products - relax the LES and allow stomach acid to flow into the esophagus, just as chocolate does.
• Citrus fruits and Juices - relax the LES and allow stomach acid to flow into the esophagus, as well. (This group includes:  lemon, lemonade, lime, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, oranges, orange juice, pineapple, cranberries, and cranberry juice)

  Acid Reflux Diet: What Foods Should You Include?

A recent study funded by the Swedish Medical Board recommends including fiber in your diet.  It is believed to reduce the risk factors of symptomatic acid reflux. 

Fruits, Vegetables and Other foods considered safe for someone suffering from acid reflux are as follows:

• Fruit - Apples, Bananas, Berries, Melons, Peaches, and Pears
• Vegetables - Baked Potato, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Green Beans, and Peas
• Meat - Lean Ground Beef, Skinless Chicken Breast, Egg Whites, Egg Substitutes, and Fish
• Dairy - Goat or Feta Cheese, Fat-free Cream Cheese, Fat-Free Sour Cream, and Low-Fat Soy Cheese
• Grains - Multi-grain or White Bread, Bran or Oatmeal Cereal, Corn Bread, Graham Crackers, Pretzels, Rice, & Rice Cakes
• Beverages - Mineral Water
• Fats/Oils - Low-fat Salad Dressing
• Sweets - Fat-free Cookies, Jelly Beans, Red Licorice, Baked Potato Chips

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