Acid Reflux Food Plan That WORKS

The acid reflux condition is usually characterized by a damaged esophagus, a weakened LES (lower esophageal sphincter) and an extra acidity in the stomach. Both physicians and paraprofessionals believe that certain lifestyle changes including the introduction of certain foods to one's diet and eliminating other foods can help acid reflux sufferers to achieve some relief from these symptoms.

Developing a comprehensive acid reflux food plan takes time. Certain foods tend to trigger an attack, while others carry less risk. To understand the effects that different foods have on your body it is recommended that a food log be maintained. A food log is like a diary of what you eat for each meal and the symptoms that you observe thereafter.

Foods may be classified into three categories: Safe foods, moderate foods, and unsafe foods.

·         Safe Foods have a very little potential in terms of causing heartburn. They include fruits like apples, melons, and bananas, vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and peas, meat like lean ground beef, chicken breast, egg whites, fat-free dairy products such as cheese and grains such as oatmeal and bran.

·         Moderate Foods, on the other hand may or may not cause acid reflux. However, it is better to consume these items in moderation. Moderate foods include fruits like peaches, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese varieties such as cheddar and mozzarella.

·         Unsafe Food carries an increased risk of an acid reflux attack. These include fruits such as lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, which are fruits that are high in acidic content. Vegetables like onions, garlic are traditional culprits. Meats with high-fat content should also be avoided. Similarly, ice cream, chocolates, brownies, doughnuts, potato chips, and high-fat salad dressings, carbonated, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages  must also be avoided.