Acid Reflux Food That You MUST Avoid

Most diseases come with distinct signs of warning and danger. In some cases, there could be an absence of such warning signs, such as in diabetes, which is also known as the silent killer. However, in most other cases, you are likely to receive a precautionary warning indicating what you are heading for. Thus, starting to feel a chill all of a sudden or repeated sneezing would indicate that a hay fever is heading your way, while aches in your stomach and watery stool would tell you that you have got an enteric problem.

In the same way, if you experience a sudden acidic burp, followed by a burning sensation down your chest, be warned. You probably have gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD, which is also known as acid reflux. Under such circumstances, many of us tend to wonder how it happened. What causes GERD and how can one prevent them? Let us investigate.

The cause of acid reflux is attributed to two main reasons. The medical world holds responsible, on the one hand, a general weakening of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) that causes acidic contents of the stomach to flow back into the esophagus, and on the other, certain types of food items that help its spread. While getting the LES back in shape is no easy proposition, one can certainly adjust one’s diet to reduce the frequency and duration of the acid reflux disease.

There are certain food types that have been found to aggravate, either directly or indirectly, the acid reflux condition in most people. And so, avoiding these food substances will greatly help in making the number of acid attacks fewer in number.

• Fast food comprising deep fried and fatty food.
• Chocolate.
• Citrus fruits (such as lemons and oranges) and their juices.
• Tea, coffee and other beverages containing caffeine.
• Spirits and alcohol.
• Onions, especially raw onions.
• Potato chips, french fries and spicy mashed potatoes.
• Ground beef and marbled sirloin.
• Rich, fatty salad dressings.
• Hot spaghetti, served with tomato sauce.
• Cheese and macaroni.

The list above is not a complete one. There could be many other food substances which might trigger an acid reflux condition in you. Actually, the list that has been above is just the tip of the iceberg. One must discover the list of foods that are well tolerated through a process of trial and error. Keeping a food diary would be helpful with which you could keep a tab on the level of tolerance against each new food item that you consume. This approach often helps. However as each one of us are different as also are our bodies and internal systems, a particularly food item may cause a problem (or aid) for someone, and be completely neutral for another.

It might take up to a month to arrive at a list of suitable (and unsuitable) food types. But once this is achieved, it would become very easy to stay safe.

Avoiding acid reflux inducing food items is effective in ensuring that the condition does not occur frequently or is not aggravated. However, it does not offer a lasting cure and is not a complete solution to the acid reflux problem. That is because the real cause that gave rise to the acid reflux remains within the body. If you are serious about finding a permanent cure, you must turn to holistic remedies. The holistic mode of treatment addresses the problem at its grass root level and cures you from deep within, rather than just treating the symptoms or bringing you a temporary relief. This is why holistic remedies are so effective in the cases of acid reflux.

Jeff Martin is an author of the best-selling e-book, "Heartburn No More- Open The Door To an Acid Reflux Free Life".

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