ATI-REFLUX DIET Caffeinated drinks, carbonated drinks ...

1 A TI REFLUX DIETYour healthcare provider has advised you to begin an anti-reflux diet . This type of diet is actuallyeasy to follow, requiring you to cut out just a few foods and beverages that either relax the lower part ofthe esophagus or increase the amount of acid in the stomach. These include: Caffeinated drinks , carbonated drinks , greasy or fatty foods, spicy food, citrus fruits and juices,tomatoes or anything tomato based, onions, peppermint, chocolate, alcohol, nicotine (cigarettes,cigars, chewing tobacco).Here are some dietary suggestions:Food typeFoods to eatFoods to avoidBeveragesWater, fruit juices (except citrusjuice), decaffeinated tea or coffee(use carefully, since some peopleare also sensitive to decaffeinatedbeverages)Mint tea, regular coffee or tea,citrus juices, cocoa, alcohol inany form, carbonated drinks withand without caffeineDairy productsSkim milk, low fat milk, low-fatyogurt, low fat or fat-free sourcream and cream cheese, low fatcottage cheeseWhole milk, butter, chocolatemilk, full fat sour cream, creamcheese, ice cream, high fatcheeses, such as cheddar, full fatdipsVegetablesAny plain raw, backed, broiled orsteamed vegetable, except onionsand tomatoesFried, creamed or spicy vegetabledishes, onions, tomatoesFruitsAny plain raw, broiled or bakedfruitOranges, tangerines, tangelos,grapefruit, lemons, limes, anyfried fruit, any creamy fruit dishesMeatsAny plain baked, broiled,steamed lean beef, pork, chicken,poultry or fishLuncheon meat, hot dogs,sausage, bacon, fat back, saltpork, heavily marbled beef, anyfried, breaded or pan fried meat,poultry, fish.

2 Shellfish or pork,any dish with gravy or sauce,chili, pizza, tacos, anythingmarinated in spicy, tomato orbarbequed saucesBreads and cerealsAny low fat bread or cereal, plainrice, plain pastaAny high fat bread/cereal, anybread made with milk, creamy orcheesy rice dishes, past withtomato sauceDessertsLow fat baked goods(look forless than 3 grams of fat perserving), low fat or fat freepuddings, fruit pops, except citruspopsChocolate desserts, creamydesserts, high fat desserts, such ascheesecake, pie, ice cream SoupsAny fat free or low fat soupwithout tomatoes or onionsFull fat soups, tomato, onion, orfrench onion soup, creamy soupsIn addition to dietary changes, some other tips to help reduce heartburn and reflux include:Avoid eating and then bending over, lying down, reclining or going to sleep for two to four hours. Eatsmall meals instead of large meals, if you are still hungry simply eat more often.

3 Raise the head of yourbed 6-8 inches, this can be done by placing the head of the bed on blocks 6-8 inches high or by sleeping onwedge. Do not sleep on several pillows, since this will not help. Avoid tight fitting clothing. Lose weightif you are overweight. Avoid fast food, since it is usually very high in fat.