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GERD Diet
Just what exactly is GERD? And why does it deserve its own diet? Well, for anyone who’s ever suffered form GERD, they will tell you that Gastro esophageal reflux disease is a very real, very uncomfortable event. They’d probably also tell you that they wish they would have altered their diets well before actually acquiring any hardcore case of the dreaded acronym. GERD is stomach acid. Heartburn, in layman’s terms. But the visual descriptions you’ll find online are harrowingly difficult to let slip that easily. As described online, GERD occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. A ring of muscle that’s supposed to stop acid from coming back up isn’t working. So in a sense we’ve all already probably had GERD; if don’t believe me, jus think of all the inciting agents of GERD: citrus, fatty foods, spices…chocolate? I eat chocolate with abandon and at will; unfortunately for me though, that means GERD is more likely to occur…unless- Ha! There is an out for all you orange/fatty/chocolate fans out there. This isn’t excusing the behaviors listed above; but most of us are able to live in harmony with all the above and keep our stomachs in line.
Lose weight: who never said that weight loss wouldn’t make you a healthier person. In addition to a long life and a happy existence, you can avoid the potential for GERD
Quit smoking: an added benefit to the quandary of quitting smoking is that you will be able to consider yourself armed for GERD Limit problem foods: Problem foods include some of our favorites. But if we’re looking to lose weight anyway, then these are some of the biggest culprits or they’re a part of the problem anyway. These problem areas include caffeine, carbonated drinks, chocolate, peppermint, tomatoes, citrus fruits, fried foods, fatty foods Eat small meals slowly: an interesting enough proposition. May help with the losing weight thing Do not drink alcohol: another of our favorite vices. Alcohol is often a main culprit in the esophageal reflux Avoid eating or drinking two to three hours before bedtime. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be on the road to a happy life full of OJ, Hershey’s, and whatever else you want…in moderation, of course.
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