| Acid Reflux Recovery Diet and Recipes | | | | the esophagus, thus impeding the healing process. |
| Curing oneself of the condition called acid reflux | | | | The key to acid reflux recovery is to eat only |
| can be accomplished by using natural,Visit Here | | | | mild, easy to digest food until the esophagus has |
| Now methods. I suffered from this condition for | | | | healed. Eat early, giving yourself at least three |
| years, taking harmful, expensive PPI drugs | | | | hours of sitting or walking time before lying down. |
| (proton inhibitors), which only masked the | | | | Eat slowly and chew your food completely. And |
| symptoms. These drugs, not only had myriad side | | | | last, but not least, try to eat in a relaxed, pleasant |
| effects, but became ineffective over time. I was | | | | environment. |
| forced to find another answer. I wanted to cure | | | | I have listed a few of my favorite recipes that I |
| myself without the use of drugs. My doctor was | | | | enjoyed during my own recovery period. They |
| no help. He didn't have a clue about natural healing | | | | can be made quickly and easily. Try doubling these |
| and nutrition. After a great deal of research I | | | | recipes so that you can reheat them later in the |
| discover that with the proper use of herbs, health | | | | week…..less time in the kitchen. Remember that |
| store items, meditation, exercise and diet, one | | | | cooking from scratch, instead of relying on |
| can heal themselves of acid reflux. | | | | convenience foods, is a better approach to good |
| The first thing that I learned is that acid reflux, | | | | health, in general. It is also nice to know what you |
| sometimes called gerd (gastro esophageal reflux | | | | are really eating. |
| disease), is not a disease at all. Contrary to what | | | | For breakfast, I believe that fresh fruit is the best |
| the medical community would have us believe, it | | | | way to go. I especially like melon and papaya. For |
| is simply a condition, brought on by poor eating | | | | lunch I eat more fruit like apples, bananas and, |
| habits. Besides eating the wrong foods, not | | | | perhaps some almonds, or walnuts. It's better to |
| chewing food properly is probably the root cause | | | | eat many little healthy meals during the day. I try |
| of this ailment. | | | | to buy only organic fruits, however, sometimes |
| The Acid reflux condition would not exist without | | | | when I am rushed, I purchase "ready to go" |
| a damaged esophagus and a weakened LES | | | | containers of mixed fruit at the grocery store. |
| (lower esophageal sphincter). If the condition is to | | | | Try to stay away from pineapple, as I find it hard |
| be eliminated, healing the esophagus must be the | | | | to digest. |
| first order of business. | | | | How about starters in the evening? Serving |
| During this reflux recovery period, eating anything | | | | vegetables raw is the ultimate healthy way to |
| which could irritate or damage the esophagus, | | | | present them. |
| must be avoided. Things like poorly chewed chips, | | | | Try creating a beautiful platter of crudité (crew |
| crackers, cereal or any hard foods with sharp | | | | di tay) better known as elegant rabbit food. |
| edges are culinary culprits - they cause little | | | | Serve it with a savory tofu dip. Use cauliflower, |
| lacerations to develop in the esophagus. Until the | | | | broccoli, English cucumbers, radishes, green & |
| lacerations have had a chance to heal, spicy | | | | yellow zucchinis, Belgium endive, carrot sticks, |
| foods, such as acidic tomato products, hot | | | | whole small mushrooms, or whatever appeals to |
| peppers, raw garlic and raw onions should also be | | | | you. Cut the vegetables in bite size pieces for |
| eliminated from the diet. They just further irritate | | | | dipping. The Belgium endive is a natural edible |
| the condition. Smoking and drinking alcohol relax | | | | scoop for dipping. Just cut off the ends and peel |
| the LES, allowing stomach acid to splash up into | | | | off the leaves. |