Patricia Raymond

There are many opinions out there about how to treat acid reflux. It can get confusing! Particularly confusing is the fact that what triggers one person's reflux may not trigger yours. This Cheat Sheet breaks down the bulk of what you need to know so you can reduce your reflux without getting a headache.What causes acid reflux?

A well-balanced carb-intensive breakfast can be a healthy choice, and with the right ingredients, it can be great for someone with acid reflux. Baked goods, even ones that are billed as healthy (as opposed to a donut), are an easy way to consume lots of sugar and fat that you’re not intending to consume. Many muffins, for instance, are only about as healthy as a cupcake without frosting.

Exercise can be a big help to acid reflux sufferers. Which reflux sufferers can benefit most from exercise? Those who are overweight. Exercise promotes a healthy weight, and a healthy weight is important for preventing heartburn and for reducing it in people who already have it. Excess weight puts too much pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and that pressure can cause acid reflux.

Before you figure out which foods trigger your acid reflux, it’s important to have a general understanding of the overall digestive process. And more specifically, where it goes wrong for people who suffer from acid bound north. The digestion process Digestion begins as soon as you take your first bite. When you chew, your teeth break down the food into smaller chunks that will be easier for your body to digest.

The advice given here to help reduce acid reflux can work for any diet, whether you’re vegetarian, gluten free, or just reducing calories. The very first step is to decide that you want to change your habits. Write down your goals You aren’t changing your diet for nothing. What are the goals you’d like to meet?

Following a reflux-friendly diet isn’t draconian or iron clad. It involves looking at foods and habits in new ways and making substitutions when necessary. The ten tips here will make the changes easier, and before you know it you’ll be following these guidelines without even thinking about them. Sautéing Sometimes, frying food makes it the most delicious it can be.

One way you can take control over your battle with acid reflux is to begin cooking your meals at home. It's easy to just grab a quick bite from a restaurant after work or between picking up the kids at school and dropping them off at basketball practice. However, taking the extra time to prepare meals at home may be worth the effort.

The corrosive C' are a group of foods and drinks are known to trigger reflux symptoms, including heartburn and burping: caffeine, chocolate, citrus, and canned foods. Caffeine Fifty-four percent of adults in the United States drink at least one cup of coffee a day. Unfortunately, for people with acid reflux, coffee — and more specifically, the caffeine found in coffee — can inflame symptoms.

All right, here’s the direction you want to go: adding, instead of depriving. Unless you hate one of the foods mentioned here, add all of them to your pantry, fridge, and freezer before you start the acid reflux diet. Bananas Well, you just know these suckers are healthy. Many fruits are high in acid and, therefore, bad for reflux sufferers, but bananas are quite tame.