Acid Reflux Diet That Gets Proven Results

Over the past few decades, gastro esophageal reflux disease (commonly referred to as GERD) has accounted for a large number of intestinal disorders. Also popularly known as acid reflux, its occurrence, in most cases, can be traced to our diet and eating habits (that has anyway become so wayward in the recent years). Acid reflux, if left untreated, can assume serious proportions and cause a great deal of agony and discomfort because it involves a very significant part of our bodily system. Let’s take a closer look.

One of the main constituent organs of our alimentary system is the esophagus. It’s the main tube that carries the food that we consume from our mouth to the stomach. The esophagus has a valve-like sphincter or a cluster of muscles at its stomach end that allows consumed food matters to flow into the stomach, and not the other way round. In other words, it controls the one-way passage of food into our stomach. When this sphincter fails to work, it can cause portions of the acidic stomach contents to flow back up into the esophagus. In some cases, the reverse flow can reach the throat itself. This reflux is the primary cause of the acidity and heartburn in adult men and women. Sometimes, it can even find its way into our breathing tubes, triggering off a host of respiratory problems.

It is difficult to control the sphincter. You cannot prevent it from malfunctioning at times (and it seems that as the person ages, the propensity of it malfunctioning increases). However, we can reduce the severity and duration of the acid reflux condition by choosing the right diet and by eating intelligently. But we have to be disciplined as well. We often think that just following the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) as suggested by the National Research Council is the best dietary practice that we can have. However, for someone with frequent acid reflux complaints, much of the recommended diet may not be applicable. For example, if there is a lack of tolerance towards citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and tomatoes, their consumption should be reduced and the resultant deficit should be met with vitamin C supplements.

Besides the general propensity of citrus fruits to trigger acid reflux conditions, there are some other food substances that should be avoided. These include deep fried or fatty foods, whole milk, peppermint, chocolate, creamed savories and thick soups. One should keep away from fast foods as far as possible. Soft drinks, coffee, strong tea and other drinks rich in caffeine should also be avoided by people who frequently suffer from the acid reflux disorder.

The following, if consumed regularly, will bring about a beneficial effect on acid reflux.

Fresh fruits such as apples, melons, berries, bananas, pears and peaches
Low-fat breads and grains
Animal protein sources such as chicken, turkey, low-fat meat and freshwater fish
Leafy green vegetables and legumes
Lentils in fatless soup form
Low-fat sweets and desserts
Natural, unprocessed beverages such as non-mint herbal tea, green tea and apple juice

It is worth remembering that while these food items will help in reducing the frequency of the problem, they cannot provide a lasting cure. No, that is never possible. In order to get rid of the acid reflux disorder for good, you will need to address the problem at a grass root level. Fortunately, the holistic mode of treatment can provide an effective and permanent cure. Since holistic remedies treat the body as a whole, all the factors that contribute to conditions like acid reflux can be easily identified and eradicated effectively. This is a much better approach than just treating the symptoms and not delving deeper, which is what conventional medications do.

Jeff Martin is a medical researcher, certified nutritionist, health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, "Heartburn No More- Open The Door To an Acid Reflux Free Life". Jeff has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide.

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