Diet against acids: foods that protect the stomach

The acid reflux it is a condition that affects many people and that can lead to considerable inconvenience. Caused by the weakening of the esophageal sphincter, acid reflux requires special attention to nutrition.

The foods you put on your plate affect the amount of acids produced by the stomach. For this, especially when suffering from GERD (severe and chronic form of acid reflux), it may be useful to follow an anti-acid diet.

What are the foods to include? First of all the vegetables. Characterized by a low content of fats and sugars, they contribute a lot to reduce stomach acid. Entering into the heart of the options that can be taken into consideration in the diet against acids, we recall asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes and cucumbers.

Also it ginger can prove invaluable within a diet against acids. As evidenced by several scientific testimonies – among which it is possible to mention one review conducted by an active team at the Father Muller Medical College in Mangalore in India – this rhizome is important gastroprotective properties.

There is still a long way to go in listing the foods that should be included in one acid diet to protect the stomach! In this category it is possible to include oatmeal, an excellent source of fiber, crucial nutrients when it comes to reducing the risk of acid reflux.

What can be said instead of the meat and gods seafood products? Which are fine, but be careful to focus on lean meats and seafood. Egg whites can also be included in a diet aimed at alleviating the symptoms of acid reflux.

As for the sources of lipids, it is desirable to focus on avocados, nuts, flax seeds, sunflower oil. It is advisable to strongly reduce the intake of saturated and trans fats, which should be replaced with unsaturated ones.

Not to be forgotten is the awareness of others foods to avoid (or whose intake should be strongly moderated). In this category it is possible to include garlic, onions, spicy foods, citrus fruits, tomatoes and chocolate.

We conclude by pointing out that to reduce the symptoms of stomach acid it is essential to correct the lifestyle, trying to reach and maintain a healthy weight, to chew slowly and to stop smoking. Also, before changing the diet is the case ask your doctor for advice.

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