How to Eat With Acid Reflux
- 1). Cut down on the calories. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for acid reflux. When you have been diagnosed, reduce your caloric consumption to lose some weight. If you eat 500 calories less per day, you can lose a pound a week. It takes a 3500-calorie reduction to lose a pound.
- 2). Eliminate fats. Foods that are high in saturated fat can not only cause weight gain, but also promote acid reflux. This is because a lot of acid gets produced in your stomach when you eat fatty, greasy foods. Foods to avoid include French fries, onion rings, processed meats, doughnuts and anything that is cooked in butter, is heavy on the cheese or is deep fried.
- 3). Cut out the triggers. Under normal circumstances, onions, mint and garlic will not cause any harm to your body when you eat them. But when you have acid reflux, you should avoid these foods because they can trigger a flare-up. You should also avoid chocolate, as it can also trigger acid reflux.
- 4). Break the bad habits. Alcohol and caffeine can both be detrimental to the body when they are taken in high doses. When you have reflux, you should avoid them altogether because they can stimulate acid production in your stomach.
- 5). Learn to time your food intake differntly. When you eat big meals, your stomach has to produce a lot of acid to kickstart the digestive process. This can exacerbate the symptoms of acid reflux. Eat smaller meals every two to three hours throughout the day to keep your levels of acid stabilized.
- 6). Wait before going to bed. If you eat and then lie down, you increase your chances of acid reflux. Wait at least two hours after you have had your last meal before going to bed.
