What is ‘Acid Reflux’?

Acid reflux is a condition where the acids from your stomach leak out, and go into the esophagus. This is a condition that most of us know all too well, while some are completely unaware from. Apart from being a very uncomfortable situation, this can also be harmful, as it can damage your esophagus, and in some cases even trigger esophagus cancer!

Symptoms of Acid Reflux

In acid reflux, many experience heart burn, difficulty in swallowing and a sour taste in the mouth. If you have such symptom that means you may be suffering from acid reflux

This means you need to start up on a new diet - The Acid Reflux Diet! So take out a pen and paper and jot this down!

Preventing/Treating Acid Reflux!

Avoid Binge Eating

Are you a big foodie who just loves to eat? If so that just proves you are more prone to acid reflux then anyone else! It’s good to eat, but it’s important that you eat in small portions! Not saying to cut down on your food, you can eat all day but just make sure you eat in small amounts throughout the day, rather than just cramming down an entire meal within seconds!

Don’t Sleep On A Full Stomach

You need to avoid going into bed immediately after your dinner, eat two to three hours before going to bed, as lying down can press your stomach, causing the food to reflux.

Maintain Your Weight

Excessive weight can be very problematic and unhealthy for a host of reasons, including acid reflux. You don’t have to be super skinny or thin – don’t get us wrong. Just try not crossing the line to unhealthy weight! This is because obesity can increase you abdominal pressure which then pushes the food from your stomach into your esophagus!

Let Your Tummy Breath

Constant wearing of fitted clothes such as belt or tummy tuckers can put too much pressure on the abdomen, squeezing the stomach and causing the contents to escape to the esophagus.

 Elevate Your Head When You Sleep

Keeping your head elevated, can provide relief from heart burn! This prevents the stomach acids from flowing up the esophagus. You can put pillows under your head to elevate at 45 degrees, so that your chest is higher than your feet.

Change Your Diet! (Introducing The Acid Reflux Diet)

Our diet plays an important role in our health and lifestyle. An unhealthy diet can cause dangerous health problems, whereas a nutritious diet can be the reason we thrive!

Most people who suffer from Acid reflux has proved to have a poor diet! So here we will educate you on what sort of foods you should avoid, and what sort of foods you should be having!

Fiber It Up!

Fiber aids in digestion and relieves heartburn. So fill yourself up with fruits, veggies, nuts and whole grains. Also have a fresh salad mixed with low fat yogurt as a snack.

Opt For Low-Fat Options

You can have meat, chicken and fish, but you need to pay attention to the fat content.

Opt for lean cuts, seasoned lightly and prepare in less oil. Increase vegetables, legumes and beans in your diet as they have lot of fiber. Even in dairy, opt for low fat or fat free cow’s milk - you can have normal goats milk as it is naturally low in fat.

Cooking Methods

You need to pay special attention to the cooking methods. Methods such as baking, broiling, grilling, roasting and poaching are ideal methods to avoid lot of fats in your diet. Use extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter or margarine.

Conclusion

Following these dietary guidelines and preventive measures, you are not only making a positive change in your lifestyle but you are also preventing Acid Reflux! Therefore try following these guidelines and opt for a healthy diet.