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Most people think of GERD as occasional heartburn, but there are a significant number who have chronic, persistent pain and discomfort. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, affects about 15 million people in the United States.
Being overweight has clearly been shown to be associated with GERD, and those with a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) have less risk of symptoms. Diet appears to be a major part of this as well, and most all of my patents with GERD can tell me what foods will provoke their reflux.
Weight loss is one key and I see patients almost every day whose reflux symptoms improve when they lose weight. Using The Quality Calorie Diet is a good way for you to get started, with meal plans and recipes specifically created for those with GERD / Acid Reflux.
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Common GERD Triggers
The most common foods that people complain of include:
Whole milk products
Acidic fruits and juices (orange, grapefruit, pineapple and lemon)
Onions
Tomatoes
and tomato products
Vinegars or foods cured in vinegar (pickles, relish)
Foods very high in sugar
Fatty meats
Fried foods
Recipes that are very high in fat
Alcohol
Coffee
Tea
Carbonated sodas
Spicy foods
Peppermint
Chocolate
Free Diet Planner From Dr. Gourmet!
Use the free Quality Calorie Diet Plan to create GERD / Acid Reflux-friendly meal plans and lose weight (or just learn to eat healthy). It's easy!
With my new software, you can:
- Create customized two-week meal plans for you and your entire family, with printable shopping lists
- Use leftovers for lunches and dinners
- Track the foods you and your family eat each day
- Keep an exercise journal for each person in your meal plan
- Set and track progress toward your goals
Other websites charge you as much as $29.95 per month for this service, but The Quality Calorie Diet Plan is completely free. (We don't even ask for your credit card information.)
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Recipes for GERD / Acid Reflux
Many of my recipes use ingredients that will cause symptoms. Every recipe on the Dr. Gourmet website is labeled in the Special Diet Information section with whether it might cause reflux symptoms. Some recipes will have suggestions for changes to make them more "reflux friendly."
GERD-Friendly Breakfast Recipes
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Tropical Melon Smoothie
Apple Pancake
Jean's French Toast
More Breakfast Recipes
GERD-Friendly Soup and Salad Recipes
Broccoli Cheese Soup
White Chili
Chef's Salad with Parmesan Dressing
Greek Salad
More Soups and Salads
GERD-Friendly Main Course Recipes
Cashew Chicken
Chicken Fajitas with Roasted Red Peppers
Fettucine
Alfredo
Shrimp Scampi
More Main Course Recipes
GERD-Friendly Extras, Side Dishes and Dessert Recipes
Low-acid Tomato Sauce
Pan Grilled Asparagus
French Fries
Roasted Yams with Rosemary
More Extras, Sides and Desserts
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