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GERD Diet

This diet is indicated for people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease or its complications, such as esophageal ulcers, esophagitis, and peptic esophageal strictures and is useful for those who experience heartburn, a common symptom of reflux.

Tips To Control Heartburn:

Avoid foods and beverages that irritate the esophagus lining, including fried and fatty foods, peppermint, chocolate, alcohol, coffee, citrus fruit and juices, and tomato products. See Food selection below.
Maintain upright posture during and after eating.

Eat 5-6 small meals instead of 3 large meals.

Avoid clothing that is tight in the abdominal area.

Lose weight if overweight. See sample meal plan below.
Stop smoking

Elevate the head of the bed 6 inches.
Avoid lying down 2 to 3 hours after eating.

See a dietitian to help devise an individual meal plan.

Guidelines For Selection of Foods

Recommended Foods	May Cause Distress
Beverages Skim, 1%, 2% low fat milk, buttermilk, juices (except citrus), decaffeinated, non-mint herbal teas	Whole milk, chocolate milk, citrus juices, carbonated beverages, tomato juice, mint tea, coffee (regular or decaf), alcohol
Breads and Cereals Plain breads, cereals, rolls, bagels, low fat crackers, low fat muffins,	Croissants, doughnuts, sweet rolls
Desserts Angel food cake, sponge cake, low fat cookies, gelatin, sherbet, fruit ice, low fat yogurt or ice cream.	Pies, cookies, cakes, ice cream, any desserts containing chocolate
Fats Reduced-calorie/low fat dressings, mayonnaise, and margarine; small amounts of vegetable oil	Gravies, heavy cream, meat drippings, butter
Fruits Fresh, frozen and canned fruits as tolerated	Orange, lemon, tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, citrus juices
Meat and meat substitutes Lean meat, poultry (without skin), fish (fresh or packed in water), shellfish, low fat yogurt, low fat cheese, tofu, dried beans and peas, eggs	Fried meat, poultry, fish, or eggs, regular lunch meat, hot dogs, sausages
Potatoes and Starches Baked, boiled, mashed with low fat milk, pasta, rice	French Fries, potato chips, and pasta with cream sauces
Soups Fat ‚ free broths, homemade soups: cream soup made with low fat milk	Regular cream soups and t tomato based soups
Vegetables Plain fresh, frozen, and canned	Fried or creamy style vegetables and tomato products
Spices Salt, vinegar, garlic, oregano, sage, pepper,	Cajun spices, spearmint, peppermint, chili, jalapeno peppers

Sample Meal Plan for GERD
2000 calorie, 3 meals, 2 snacks
Low fat meal plan( 25% kcal from fat

Breakfast
Apple juice (1/2 cup)
Whole grain cereal (1 cup)
Banana
Skim milk (1cup)
Lunch
Vegetable soup (1 cup)
Saltines (4)
Whole wheat bread (2)
Turkey (3 slices)
Low fat cheese (1 slice)
Lettuce and tomato
Mayonnaise (1tbls)
Apple (1)
Iced Tea
Morning Snack
Graham crackers (4)
Low fat yogurt (1)
Afternoon Snack
Pretzels (1 ounce)
Peach (1)
Dinner
Green salad (2 cups)
Reduced Calorie Dressing (2 tbls)
Baked Skinless Chicken Breast (4 oz)
Rice (2/3 cup)
Dinner roll (1 small)
Margarine (1 tsp)
Broccoli (1/2 cup)
Apple juice (1 cup)

This material does not cover all information and is not intended as a substitute for professional care. Please consult with your physician on any matters regarding your health.

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Attleboro, MA 02703
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