A healthy diet can significantly help control acid reflux symptoms.
We avoid commonly known food triggers for acid reflux such as fried food, fast food, spicy foods, and fatty meats. Since all of our meal plans follow the nutrition recommendations from the American Heart Association and Dietary Guidelines for Americans they meet the guidelines for a low-fat diet which is usually key for controlling GERD.
Other items such as tomato-based sauces, citrus fruits, and chocolate are included in our plans however they are all balanced and portion-controlled which often works well for many people with GERD since it is controlled and not every day.
Other key steps for managing GERD is to avoid eating too close to bedtime, sitting upright for at least 30 minutes after eating, quitting smoking if you smoke, and implementing a regular exercise routine.