Acid reflux- what foods do i avoid?

5 Comments

1. Hermione1984 says:

   October 3, 2009 at 7:19 pm

   Foods with acid and citrus like lemons, oranges, some juices, etc.
   Foods that are saucy like spaghetti and pizzas, etc.
   And alcohol
2. V says:

   October 3, 2009 at 7:32 pm

   There is a muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (top of the stomach) that is usually tightly constricted, preventing stomach acid from going up into the esophagus/throat. It’s called the LES (lower esophageal sphincter). Certain foods will relax this muscle and make it easier for acid to travel upwards, they are:

   FATTY FOODS (fried food/hamburgers/hot dogs/french fries/etc.)
   chocolate (this one should really be avoided)
   spinach
   milk
   citrus fruits (tomatoes, oranges, etc. —> these directly increase stomach acid)
   caffeine

   Foods high in protein close the LES and DECREASE reflux symptoms so they might be a good thing to increase in your diet.
3. Larry D says:

   October 3, 2009 at 7:52 pm

   avoid spicey foods if you can also becare not to drink juices with to much acid(lime,lemon and gratefruit in them
4. The Captain Of The Heart says:

   October 3, 2009 at 8:51 pm

   I use (1) Prilosec OTC daily…and eat EVERYTHING…..
   My condition has and will exist forever……so I eat what I want this way.

   Originally, they will tell U to eliminate spicy foods, coffee, cola’s, don’t eat after a certain time of day…on and on….elevating the head of your bed…….for me, it was all complete..NONSENSE.
5. G says:

   October 3, 2009 at 9:04 pm

   There is a list of foods that trigger acid reflux here http://acid-reflux-diet-help.blogspot.com/2009/04/foods-that-trigger-acid-reflux.html