A person with GERD's wants to avoid foods that will cause acid reflux into the esophagus and sphincter. It is recommended to stay away from coffee, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, Chewing Gum as well as eating right before bedtime.
There are many online sites that provide information about gerd and foods that should be avoided. Two are: www.heartburnabout.com and www.refluxorg.com.
If you have GERD you basically have a bad case of acid reflux disease and there are certain foods you should avoid. This will help gicare.com/Diets/GERD.aspx.
To properly maintain a gerd diet is it is advisable to avoid acidic foods such as citrus, tomato products, high fatty foods, over processed meats, and products high in caffeine. A low fat diet is highly encouraged. Learning when and how to eat properly can help avoid symptoms.
Some foods can make GERD symptoms worse. You should avoid caffeine and carbonated beverages. It has been said that spicy and acidic foods can also trigger bad symptoms, as well as chocolate.
To avoid heartburn one should avoid spicy foods, garlic and onions, grapefruit juice and orange juice, and many other foods. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/features/top-10-heartburn-foods
Generally, GERD (Acid Reflux Disease) foods are those heavy in oil, acid or fat. Alcoholic beverages also can contribute to GERD. Food such as pizza or cheese-steaks should be avoided because of their fat and oil content.
Yes, when you suffer from GERD or basically acid reflux disease, there are definitely foods that you should avoid eating. gicare.com/Diets/GERD.aspx
GERD is when the sphincter opens the passage between the stomach and the esophagus at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus. If you suffer from GERD certain foods make it more likely and avoiding them can help. heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm
If you suffer from GERD It is best to avoid spicy foods and foods with high acidic levels. Check out www.webmd.com/...gerd/.../11-meal-planning-tips for more information.
Please check with your doctor to get an expert opinion from a trained medical professional who knows you, your body, and what is right with you. Good luck.
You should not eat foods that aggrevate gerd, such as spicy foods and foods with high accidity. About.com provides a list of foods that are known to cause little to no ger effects http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm
While there is no specific diet for acid reflux, there are foods that should be avoided and others that should be eaten more. Tell him to avoid dairy a little, but instead fill up on other proteins, fibrous foods, and fruits like pineapple and papaya.