If you are one of the millions who suffer from acid reflux (or heartburn) frequently or sparingly, you have probably heard of the Gerd Diet. This diet plan has been called the quick cure to acid reflux. Diet changes can make a major difference in preventing acid reflux. Here’s how this diet works:
The point of this regime is to avoid large meals, which can contain a combination of foods that cause heartburn to flair. Instead of eating large meals, eat small meals frequently while avoiding or limiting fatty foods. One of the staples of this regime is avoiding food two to three hours before bedtime.
A cornerstone of this food regime is avoiding hot, spicy, and acidic foods as well as hot drinks. The idea is to allow drinks and food to cool prior to consumption. The Gerd Diet recognizes the fact that drinking very hot drinks has been linked to gastric and duodenal ulcers.
According to this food regiment, there are several foods to avoid. You should stay away from:
• Orange juice
• Lemon juice
• Lemonade
• Grapefruit juice
• Cranberry juice
• Tomato juice
• Onions
• Peppers
• Radishes
• French Fries
• Fatty ground beer
• Marbled sirloin
• Chicken nuggets
• Buffalo wings
• Fried meat
• Spaghetti with rich sauce
• Macaroni with rick sauce
• Sour cream
• Milk shakes
• Ice cream
• Regular cottage cheese
• Coffee
• Tea
• Alcohol
• Liquor
• Tea
• Wine
• Strong mustard
• Chili sauces
• Creamy salad dressing
• Oil & vinegar salad dressing
• Black pepper
• Pickles
• Vinegar
• Pastries
• Fry ups
• Curries
• Corn chips
• Peppermint
• Chocolate
• High-fat butter cookies
• Brownie
• Doughnuts
At this point, you might be wondering just what you can eat. The following list contains foods deemed as safe:
• Apples
• Bananas
• Pears
• Peaches
• Melon
• Strawberries
• Grapes
• Asparagus
• Baked potato
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Lettuce
• Peas
• Sweet Potato
• Salad leaves
• Extra-lean ground beef
• London broil steak
• Skinless chicken breast
• Egg whites
• Egg substitute
• Fish with no added fat
• White turkey meat
• Brown and white rice
• Pretzels
• Rice cakes
• Graham crackers
• Oatmeal
• Bread
• Corn bread
• Cheese, feta or goat
• Fat-free cream cheese
• Fat-free sour cream
• Low fat soy cheese
• Water
• Herbal tea
• Non-citrus fruit drinks
• Skim milk
This is a sampling of what the Gerd Diet looks like. It is currently a recommended anti-acid reflux diet. If you suffer from frequent heartburn, it might be worth considering.