Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a disorder which primarily involves the digestive system especially inside the stomach. This usually happens when liquid contents on your stomach rush back up to the esophagus causing injury which damages the esophagus or worst part is it would get inflamed. In order to minimize this kind of disorder, one must follow the acid reflux diet and prevent it from happening.

Foods that are SAFE to eat.

To prevent acid reflux, one can still enjoy eating foods in a healthy way wherein it wont interfere with the stomach causing reflux. Just for example, eating fruits, there are lots of fruits to choose from like apples and bananas, these are so common, its easy to find them. Aside from fruits, vegetables like cabbage, carrots and peas are also good. Fat free foods are also can be eaten , for example lean meat, chicken breast, egg whites as well as dairy products like cheese as long as they are fat free. Grains and bran are also ok, just always remember NO FATS.

Foods that can be taken moderately. There are kinds of foods that can be taken moderately not in daily basis. For the reflux diet to work well, fruits like peaches, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries can be eaten but not too much. Vegetables can still be enjoyed like onions, garlic and leeks. Just always keep in mind to eat moderately to prevent reflux, fried eggs, fried fish. hot dogs as well as ham can be eaten in minimum amounts. Dairy products like for instance, milk, yogurt and cheese ( cheddar and mozaarella) are also listed. All of these foods are to be eaten in moderation, not frequently or else GERD is the worst thing that would happen.

Foods that are unsafe.

Now, here is the NO part, no to foods that you really love, but that doesn’t mean you cant taste and eat them forever, these kind of  foods are ok to be eaten sparingly or forbid. Some fruits that are acidic in nature are a big No, just like lemons, oranges as well as grapefruits. For vegetables like raw onions and meats that are high in fat content is not good, so therefore, don’t eat them. Delicious and sweet foods like ice cream and chocolates, chips and wines, coffee and tea. Its hard to give up on these foods.

Extra Tips For Your Acid Reflux Diet

Eat foods that have high Carbohydrates contents. This really helps. Eating breads and pastas prevent reflux of liquid and it really helps a lot.

Avoid fast foods. Fast foods are everywhere and foods are tempting. But mostly all fast foods are high in fat which produces acid. Fast foods are also common cause of obesity and weight gain which also cause acid reflux.

Change Eating Habits. Excess food intake usually cause acid reflux. In order to prevent this, eat small meals in a whole day, not large meals, this is bad.

Avoid friend foods. oily foods are high in fats. To control acid reflux, bake or broil foods.

Change to non Carbonated Drinks. No more to softdrinks. Instead, drink more water or herbal teas which are healthy to the body, not causing reflux.

Experiment. In our mind, this kind of diet, foods are boring and no taste at all. So, in order to stay healthy and prevent reflux, one must experiment in their cooking and food choice as long as it does not cause GERD. Enjoy meals and stay healthy.