If you have been suffering from acid reflux for a long time, you are probably desperate to try any type of relief possible. Most people turn to over-the-counter antacid medicine or antacid medicine prescribed by their physician. While these can provide relief at times, they do not always work, they often come with side effects, and you still endure acid reflux before you take the antacid.
Instead of the traditional pattern of eating something, getting acid reflux, then taking an antacid to try to relieve it, why not try to avoid the foods that bring upon the acid reflux in the first place? By taking this approach, you will prevent acid reflux from occurring in the first place, thereby negating any need of taking antacids and putting up with their side effects.
Below, I have listed the top 9 items to avoid in your acid reflux diet plan if you truly want to attain acid reflux prevention.
- Onion Rings and Fries – Greasy, fried foods are known to produce acid in your stomach, as this is how your stomach can digest them. The more acid in your stomach, the more likely you will experience acid reflux.
- Full-Fat Dairy Products – This includes such items as whole milk, sour cream, regular cheese, and butter; full-fat dairy products require more acid production to process, which can lead to more acid reflux.
- Fried or Fatty Cuts of Lamb, Pork, and Beef – Fattier pieces of meat such as these need more acid to be processed. This is also true of pieces of meat that are fried in fatty oils.
- Lard, Ham Fat, and Bacon Fat – The fattier the piece of meat you eat, the more acid your stomach must produce to properly digest it. The more acid in your stomach, the more likely you will experience acid reflux.
- Snacks and Desserts, including Potato Chips and Ice Cream – Most potato chips have high amounts of grease and fat, leading to greater acid production. Ice cream and similar desserts also have high amounts of saturated fat.
- Gravies, Creamy Salad Dressings, and Cream Sauces – These “toppings” on your food are made with cream, a full-fat dairy product. These “toppings” usually have high amounts of saturated fat as well.
- Spicy Foods – The spiciness of these foods leads to greater acid production, which can lead to more acid reflux.
- Citrus Juices – The acidity of these juices leads to greater acid production.
- Carbonated Beverages – The caffeine in these beverages leads to greater acid production.
By avoiding these foods and drinks, you increase your chances of avoiding acid reflux.
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