Heartburn? Try an Acid Reflux Diet
At some point in their lives, almost everyone will be affected by heartburn. However, when heartburn becomes more frequent it can turn into acid reflux disease, which can become uncomfortable enough to get in the way of daily life and even cause damage to the lining of the esophagus if it is left unchecked. An acid reflux diet can help those that are affected by the painful symptoms by eliminating the heartburn triggers from the daily foods they eat. There are a number of ways that you can create the best acid reflux diet for you by determining exactly what your heartburn triggers are.
Some people will find that by eliminating the common culprits of heartburn from their food choices, they can create the most effective acid reflux diet. The average diet has many potential heartburn triggers which include fatty and fried foods and spicy dishes. Specific foods to eliminate from an acid reflux diet are tomatoes and tomato products, chocolate, garlic, citrus fruits and onions. It is also a good idea to stay away from caffeine and alcohol, since these are know causes of heartburn as well.
You should eat six smaller meals a day rather three large ones in your acid reflux diet. By not letting the stomach get too full, digestive acids have less of a likelihood of moving back up the digestive tract to cause heartburn symptoms. Lying down with a full stomach can also result in heartburn, so avoid eating too close to bedtime or taking a nap right after a meal.
For those who are having a tougher time pinpointing their heartburn triggers, it may help to keep a food journal before you determine the best acid reflux diet for you. For a week or two, try to keep a list of those foods that cause you to have heartburn. This process will allow you to eliminate those foods that give you heartburn so you will be able to remove them from your acid reflux diet. It may seem time consuming, but in doing so you have a chance at keeping the painful heatburn from occuring.
Another idea is to do a body detox. Eliminate those food that are high in toxins and chemicals may help you find a solution to acid reflux.
Damage to the esophagus can occur if you leave frequent heartburn untreated for a long time. The good news for many is that by creating an acid reflux diet, you can avoid the trigger for your heartburn and keep your acid reflux under control.
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