Unfortunately, for acid reflux sufferers, there are many foods that they have to avoid. This is because certain foods tend to aggravate their symptoms which then causes that burning sensation that is associated with it. Fortunately, there are foods to eat for acid reflux prevention. These foods typically, have little or no potential for causing symptoms to occur.
Before we get to the list of foods to eat for acid reflux prevention, let's first take a closer look at why some foods tend to aggravate your symptoms.
Certain foods have been found to weaken the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) which can malfunction and allow stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus. The acid from the stomach irritates the lining of the esophagus which causes the burning sensation. The most common foods that tend to weaken the LES include chocolate, peppermint, beverages that contain caffeine, alcohol and fatty / fried foods.
Another reason your symptoms may occur is not because of certain foods, but instead can be caused by bad eating habits. For instance, if you tend to eat too quickly you might not properly chew your food thoroughly and you could be swallowing air along with your food. What happens, is since your food is not chewed to a mush or liquid consistency it is harder to properly digest which can lead to your symptoms to occur. Also, when the air warms that was swallowed it is forced out of the stomach carrying acid and other contents along with it thus irritating the esophagus lining.
Now that we've covered why certain foods aggravate your symptoms, let's look at foods to eat for acid reflux prevention.
Fruit, such as apples, are a good choice because they tend to help with digestion because of the fiber content. Pineapple and papaya are rich in enzymes that help break down proteins to also help with digestion. Vegetables that tend to be safe include potatoes, carrots, cabbage, green beans, peas and broccoli. Typically, safe meats need to be as lean as possible such as turkey, chicken (no skin), extra lean ground beef and fish. Grains can include cereal, oatmeal, multi-grain bread and rice.
These suggested foods to eat for acid reflux prevention is by no means a complete or "set in stone" list. To expand on this list you may want to start your own diary or journal of foods that you find through trial-and-error may or may not aggravate your symptoms. This way you are able to keep track of the exact foods that you can safely eat without any worry.
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