Acid Reflux
And Foods To Avoid
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Doctors say
acid reflux is affecting so many lives today because of the
way people are choosing to eat. People are on the run all
of the time and simply eating things for convenience. Fast
food and unhealthy snacks are easy to scarf down and get on
with the day, so that is what people are choosing to eat.
Not only are they full of unhealthy sugars and calories,
they are also not good for your digestive system. In fact,
some people are so sensitive to these unhealthy foods that
they will have severe acid reflux or indigestion just
because of their choice of diet. If you suffer from these
discomforts, there are certain foods you should avoid.
Check out these five foods to avoid when you suffer with
acid reflux and get on your way to a better life.
Many people
think you should only avoid fast food and spicy foods,
however there are many foods that are on the list of “high
risk foods for acid reflux” that you wouldn’t even expect to
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In fact, many
of these foods are considered healthy for a balanced diet.
But, if you are sensitive to them and suffer often from
indigestion and acid reflux, they are not the healthiest choice
for you.
Fast Foods
Most of what you will
get at a fast food place is not too good for your acid reflux.
However, the most inappropriate choices are French fries and greasy
burgers. In addition, fried chicken is not that great for you as
well. When you do have to eat at a fast food joint, consider eating
their grilled options. Most places will offer at least one grilled
chicken sandwich on their menu.
Fruits & Vegetables
As far as vegetables go,
potatoes and onions are basically the biggest culprits for acid reflux
and heart burn. In fact, most doctors suggest you avoid both at all
costs. Mashed potatoes seem as if they would be harmless, but they
cause a lot of problems when eaten by those who often suffer. Fruits
are more expected with their high content of acid. Tomatoes, oranges,
lemons, grapefruits, and cranberries have the highest acid content and
should be avoided by anyone with digestive problems.
Dairy
There are many
people who think drinking milk when they have indigestion is
a good idea. But, there are dairy products that can
aggravate your indigestion and acid reflux. Sour cream and
ice cream are two of the biggest problem foods in the dairy
category. Cottage cheese is another thing that may hurt
your stomach.
Drinks
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There are a
few drinks that can also cause problems when you have severe
indigestion. You should certainly stay away from alcohol.
You can indulge every now and then, but only in small
amounts. Liquor and wine are the worst forms you can
drink. In addition, coffee and tea are also seen to be
triggers for acid reflux.
Desserts
There are not
too many desserts that aren’t seen as being bad for acid
reflux sufferers. Chocolate is one of the worst ingredients
however to eat. So, chocolate cakes or brownies can be very
harmful to the digestive system. In addition, anything with
a high content of butter is not good for you as well. |
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