Eating for GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can be a challenge for many people. For some, being overweight can be a trigger. For others it may be certain foods that are problematic. The good news is that information on this website can help you with both food triggers and guidance on weight loss.
There are recipes in this GERD section that use ingredients that might trigger GERD symptoms for one person but not another.
For example, many people will have problems with raw onions and peppers, but they are fine if the onions and peppers are cooked. Careful experimentation with what works for you is the key. It may not be the onions and peppers in Mexican food that bother you, for example, but the fact that they are usually cooked with more fat. Or it could be spices such as cayenne pepper. We have included a Fajita recipe that cuts the amount of fat used to cook the onions. It also eliminates the cayenne pepper, and this might work for you.
Five Steps to Reduce Acid Reflux
If you have GERD / Acid Reflux, our online guide, Eating to Prevent GERD, can help. This guide includes information on how to eat, recommendations for lifestyle change, and Tummy Tips to help you live a pain-free life and prevent Acid Reflux.
Get started reading Eating to Prevent GERD with Step One: The GERD Friendly Breakfast »
Five Steps to Reduce Acid Reflux
If you have GERD / Acid Reflux, our online guide, Eating to Prevent GERD, can help. This guide includes information on how to eat, recommendations for lifestyle change, and Tummy Tips to help you live a pain-free life and prevent Acid Reflux.
Get started reading Eating to Prevent GERD with Step One: The GERD Friendly Breakfast »
Healthy GERD-Friendly Recipes
Beef, Lamb & Venison
Of course you can have beef! Beef is okay for you. It is the amount of fat in beef that…
Chicken & Turkey
These healthy chicken and turkey recipes are labeled so that you’ll easily know which ones will fit into a low…
Extras, Sides, & Sauces
You know that vegetables are a healthy side dish. But so are starches like potatoes and rice! The secret is…
Main Course
These healthy main course recipes are labeled so that you'll easily know which ones will fit into a low sodium,…
Pasta and Pizza
These healthy pasta and pizza recipes are labeled so that you’ll easily know which ones will fit into a low…
Stews & Soups
Soups are a great way to eat delicious, filling meals while eating healthy. A bowl of soup, a side salad,…
Vegetarian
These delicious vegetarian main course recipes are labeled so that you’ll easily know which ones will fit into a low…
What Foods Are GERD / Acid Reflux Triggers?
The most common foods that people complain of include:
Whole milk products
Acidic fruits and juices (orange, grapefruit, pineapple and lemon)
Onions
Tomatoes and tomato products
Vinegars or foods cured in vinegar (pickles, relish)
Foods very high in sugar
Fatty meats
Fried foods
Recipes that are very high in fat
Alcohol
Coffee
Tea
Carbonated sodas
Spicy foods
Peppermint
Chocolate
