If there’s an alternative to taking medications, most doctors will prefer to explore the alternative first. This is true for acid reflux, too. Most doctors will suggest that you first try to make some minor lifestyle changes. Adopting a diet for acid reflux is a useful and simple change you can try first.

Here are some diet tips that make a big difference in how often you experience acid reflux and the severity of your episodes.

Drop Some of Those Extra Pounds

If you’re overweight, you’re much more vulnerable to acid reflux. If you reduce your weight as little as 10%, you may very well noticeably improve your symptoms. Reducing your caloric intake and adding a little exercise to your daily routine should quickly get your weight under control.

Avoid Large Meals

Most acid reflux diets call for eating several small meals a day instead of three big ones. In addition, you want to avoid eating shortly before bed. The reason for this is simple … your stomach will immediately begin producing acid to help digest the food. When you lie prone in bed, this acid is far more likely to flow up into the esophagus and trigger another acid reflux episode.

Eat Complex Carbohydrates

After years of being told to avoid carbs, you may be surprised to learn that this is one case where a diet rich in complex carbohydrates can actually help you. Breads and pastas can bind with the acid in your stomach.

Avoid Fast Foods

Most fast foods are high in fat and will encourage acid production.

Limit Or Abstain From Alcohol

Alcohol also increases the production of stomach acid. It may also inhibit the effectiveness of the esophageal sphincter, which is supposed to seal the stomach contents and prevent them from rising back into the esophagus.

Avoid Foods That Stimulate Acid Production

Coffee, tomatoes, citrus fruits, spicy foods, chocolate, and alcohol all stimulate acid production.

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