Did you like the blog? Do you have some more information on the topic? Did it bring up any questions? Let the author know! Comment and earn 1 SmartPoint!
You liked this blog, but what was it you liked exactly? Offer encouragement for this author and let others know this blog is great. Stamp this blog with your approval!
Get automatic updates when they write new blogs and earn 2 SmartPoints when you follow this blogger.
If you enjoyed this blog, chances are your friends will too! Share it with friends outside the network on facebook, twitter and more!
Need Help? If you're feeling a little lost and you need some help using this page, please visit our Help Center HERE.
Want More SmartPoints Info? A complete listing of the activities that will earn you SmartPoints on the Network and their conditions is available HERE.
When a person is dealing with the condition known as acid reflux, there comes a need to understand where the burning sensation in their stomach and esophagus known as heartburn comes from. This condition occurs when people eat too much, too quickly, at mealtime. When this happens, there is a backflow the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) starts to relax at inappropriate times, allowing for strong stomach juices to build up and rise into the esophagus. While taking a few antacid tablets on the go may seem like a quick fix solution, it does not begin to cover the issue at hand. Acid reflux is a chronic condition that if left untreated, can lead to more serious medical complications.
Part of addressing the effects of acid reflux is by making sensible meal choices. There are several dietary options available for the breakfast, lunch and dinner routines. However, in planning a sensible meal schedule, most diets do not adequately factor in snack times, which are often some of the favorite times to eat. This leads to the inevitable questions: Are snack options available for acid reflux sufferers? There is some good news: The answer is yes.
With any acid reflux diet, it is important to remember that any foods that are baked, low fat, or fat free are generally acceptable for consumption. Among some acceptable sweets and dessert choices are such items as:
For other types of non sweet snacks, there are other acceptable treat choices. Suggested snack options are:
Fruit such as apples or bananas are also great healthy snack alternatives.
While there are several options to enjoy eating sweets and desserts, there are also certain snacks to avoid, as they can instigate an episode of acid reflux. Certain candies, such as chocolate and peppermint, can cause problems for those suffering from heartburn. Caffeinated beverages should also be avoided. These include:
Fruits (such as oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit) and fruit drinks that are high in citrus can also cause acid reflux due to the high acidity found in them. It is also advisable to avoid gum, as the chewing motion can cause a person to take in and swallow large amounts of air, which builds more acid production.
While there is no one set diet that will work for every person, a diet can be discussed with a doctor so that it is tailored to meet a person's individual needs. In addition, keeping a food journal will help to note any severity in symptoms or work as a process of elimination to remove unwanted foods from a person's diet. While acid reflux is a serious condition, it can be controlled with proper maintenance and care to prevent the onset of more severe symptoms.
Sources:
http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/introduction-000085_4-145.html
http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm
http://www.tipsinlife.com/acid-reflux-diet.htm
Photo Credit: scubadive67
Report Abuse