Gastric Reflux occurs when the tube used to intake food is not strong enough to handle the acid. The food you eat is digested by the stomach with the help of an acid produced and stored by it. The stomach walls are built strong enough to store that acid without causing damage. A general rule is to avoid large meals, fatty or spicy food and avoid eating before you sleep.
We will start with a checklist of common foods to avoid. The following foods will exacerbate your gastric reflux.
Meat: in particular beef. Since meat contains a lot of protein, more acid is needed to digest it.
Processed Food: these foods contain additives. Additives contain concentrated acid that help maintain and prolong the shelf life of food.
Soda/ Carbonated Beverages: these beverages can contain the following ingredients; acetic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid and phosphoric acid.
Now lets go over some foods that will help your gastric reflux
Fruits: Pineapple and papaya are good because they help neutralize the acid in your stomach
Vegetables: try the following green beans, peas, carrots, and broccoli
Grains: most all grains are safe to eat
Mineral water: best beverage, will never upset your gastric reflux
In summary the following foods are safe:
-apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peas, green beans, chicken breast, fish, fat free or low fat cheese, whole grain bread, brown bread.
While the following foods are unsafe
-citrus fruits, cranberry juice, tomatoes and tomato based food, peppers, onions, spicy food, most of the dairy products, caffeine, high fat foods, cheese, fatty cuts of meat, alcohol and chocolate.
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