Acid Reflux Diet
Acid Reflux,
often thought of as "heartburn", is a disorder that occurs when acid refluxes or
backs up, into the esophagus
causing a painful sensation. Acid reflux is thought of an adult disorder,
but it can occur in infants and children.
Acid Reflux can be triggered by various foods like chocolate, citrus fruits, spicy foods,
or fried and fatty foods. It is also influenced by the time of day food is eaten and
may be triggered by simple overeating. For these reasons, many people
think that the best way to prevent and control acid reflux is by carefully
managing one's diet.
One of the keys managing your
diet is to maintain a food diary. Pay attention to what you eat, when you
eat, and note the foods that seem to trigger the painful burning associated with
acid reflux.
In
this way you can figure out which foods to avoid. However, there are some
general suggestions available when it come to a diet for acid reflux.
For some people, drinking milk may
help to alleviate acid reflux trouble. But, this is not always the case.
The consumption of milk can also set of a round of acid reflux. One of the
main suggestions for people who experience acid reflux, is to eat more
frequently, but consume smaller portions. For example, you might eat a smaller meal during dinner and follow it up with a small snack
(e.g.,
crackers for instance)
before you
go to sleep. Six small meals a day may be better than three large meals.
Some experts suggest eating meals that are rich in complex carbohydrates. This includes breads, rice and pasta; this fixes the excessive acid in the stomach,
which has a calming effect. At the same time, you should not rush your
eating. Chew your food well. Take your time, allowing at least 20
minutes for a meal.
Remove
from your diet high-fat foods, this will tend to stay in the stomach longer,
with this, the stomach will be forced into a more efficient form of digestion.
Another
suggestion is to add more plant protein to your diet, like beans and lentils, in
this process the animal protein that you have taken will be replaced.
Along with the diet, it is also advisable to keep yourself in a
upright, straight position during and after eating, for least 45 minutes.
If you want additional information regarding proper diet to battle Acid Reflux, you can visit a nutrition-oriented health care practitioner like a dietician, naturopathic physician, or nutritionist. They can give you accurate dietary schemes that will fit your private health needs and objectives.
