Acid reflux diet

ACID REFLUX DIET

• If you want to be fit and healthy you have to limit certain food and have to add other healthy  things in your diet.
• Acid reflux is a type of disease in which backflow of acid occurs from stomach to esophagus due to which you suffer from serious complications like heart-burn, chest soreness, nausea  
• If you are suffering from acid reflux you have to be very cautious about your diet.

FOOD ITEMS THAT TRIGGERS ACID REFLUX

Food rich in fat

Food rich in cholesterol

Chocolate

Coffee

Citrus fruits

Food rich in fat and cholesterol

• French fries
• Butter
• Milk
• Cheese
• Ice cream
• Potato chips 
• Nutrient rich in fat content relaxes your lower esophageal sphincter due to which backflow of stomach acid and other constituents of stomach occurs.

Citrus fruits 

• Orange
• Lime
• Pineapple
• Tomato 
• Citrus fruits are essential for your consistency, but some fruits can make acid reflux worse  
• If you experience frequent episodes of acid reflux, avoid these fruits  

Chocolate and coffee 

• In GERD chocolate and burnt umber is not recommended as they contain a chemical known as methylxanthine.
• This chemical relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter and causes hike of acid reflux.

5 FOOD ITEMS THAT PREVENT 

ACID REFLUX 

Vegetable

Oatmeal

Fruits –non citrus fruits and fruits rich in magnesium

Egg whites

Ginger

Vegetables 

• Veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower and cucumber are very rich in fiber content and low in sugar  
• It limits the acid formation in the abdomen  

Oatmeal 

• Oatmeal is full of grains and fiber, studies have shown that food rich in fiber lowers down the danger of acid reflux. 
• In malice of this advantage oatmeal has other advantages also it makes you full for longer time  
• It even provides an tremendous amount of nutrients to your body like vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and vitamin K.

Non citrus fruits 

• Non citrus fruits are melon, apple and pear 
• These fruits have a very minimum amount of acids  
• Studies have proven that non citrus fruits limits the acid reflux  
• Due to the high fiber content, they also strengthen your digestive system.

Fruits rich in magnesium 

• Fruits which are rich in magnesium  are mango, kiwi, banana and avocado
• Magnesium releases the spasm of lower esophageal sphincter and prevents the backflow of acid into the esophagus.

Egg whites 

• Egg whites are an excellent source of protein.
• They possess very low acidic properties, this property prevents complications of acid reflux.
• Remain away from the egg yolks as it contains a large amount of fat it can worsen your condition.

Ginger

• Ginger is a natural remedy of acid reflux 
• Surveys have shown that it reduces gastrointestinal irritation and it even prevents backflow of acid. 
• If you want instant relief, ginger is extremely recommended.
• You can directly consume ginger or you can have a ginger tea both of them soothes the stomach lining and prevents acid reflux.

Try these food items, if you feel discomfort after eating any of the above items consult with your doctor.

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