A Gerd Diet May Be Just What You Need!!
Published by admin on December 14, 2009The Gerd diet basically highlights which foods are to be avoided and which ones are to be consumed. One of the first changes that needs to be made is to stop consuming large meals. Certain foods, such as those high in fat content, decrease LES pressure and delay stomach emptying, consequently increasing the risk of reflux.
The most common foods to avoid are:
Fruit
• Orange juice
• Lemon
• Lemonade
• Grapefruit juice
• Cranberry juice
• Tomato
Vegetables
• French fries
• Onion, raw
Meat
• Ground beef, chuck
• Marbled sirloin
• Chicken nuggets
• Buffalo wings
Dairy
• Sour cream
• Milk shake
• Ice cream
• Cottage cheese, regular
Grains
• Macaroni and cheese
• Spaghetti with sauce
Beverages
• Liquor
• Wine
• Coffee, decaffeinated or regular
• Tea, decaffeinated or regular
Fats / Oils
• Salad dressing, creamy
• Salad dressing, oil & vinegar
Sweets / Desserts
• Butter cookie, high-fat
• Brownie
• Chocolate
• Doughnut
• Corn chips
• Potato chips, regular
Now, the good news. Here is a list of foods that are well tolerated by most GERD patients.
• Fruits like apples and bananas which are non-acidic are good for GERD patients
• Vegetables including carrots, beans, baked potatoes, cabbage and broccoli are all known to be safe GERD diet foods.
• For the non-vegetarians out there, despair not! Amongst the meats, chicken breast, lean ground beef, and London broil steak are good options.
• Fish is a great option too, and should be included in your GERD diet.
• You may be able to tolerate some types of cheese, such as cream cheese, feta or goat cheese and soy based cheeses.
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