Diet Chart For Acidity / GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Nutrition is important in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The therapeutic approach to most GERD problems involves a combination of medication and nutritional therapy. Frequent feedings are important in the case of chronic gastric problems like acidity and GERD. Patients feel more comfortable with fewer spices and bland foods. It is best to avoid specific food or food habits that trigger acidity.

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AVOID	ALLOWED TO TAKE
FRUITS	FRUITS
Coconut, All Citrus Fruits such as Orange, Lemon, Grapes, Cranberry, Sweet Lime, Pineapple, Kiwi	Watermelon, Banana, Muskmelon, Papaya, Pears, Apple, Guava, Pomegranate, Amla

VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Canned & Frozen Vegetables, Raw Vegetables, Garlic, Onion, Capsicum, Taro Root, Potatoes, Tomato, Ladyfinger	Asparagus, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Pumpkin, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Round Gourd, Ash Gourd, Mushroom, Soya, Sponge Gourd, Fenugreek Leaves

PULSES	PULSES
All Other Heavy Lentils like Black Grams, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Black Lentils, Pinto Beans, Garbanzo Beans	All Split Pulses like Yellow Moong, Green Lentils, Pink Lentils, Pigeon Peas, Yellow Lentils

DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Peanuts, Pistachio, Cashew	Almonds, Walnuts, Raisins, Figs – All Soaked in Water Overnight Brazil Nuts, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds

CEREALS	CEREALS
Refined Whole Grains, White Refined Flour and its Products,	Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, Porridge, Whole Grains, Brown Rice, Kodo Millets, Pearl Millets, Finger Millets, Foxtail Millets

OILS	OILS
Unsaturated Fats, Refined Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil	Cow’s Ghee, Canola Oil, Olive Oil

SPICES	SPICES
Excess Salt, Green & Red Chili, Cloves, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Note: Nearly all the Spices are to be Limited. Only Plain and Simple Food is to be Preferred	Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Mint, Fenugreek, Carom, Turmeric, Dried Fenugreek Leaves

MILK & MILK PRODUCTS	MILK & MILK PRODUCTS
All Milk and Milk Products to be Avoided	Nil

NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS	NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS
Avoid All Non-Vegetarian Food	Nil

OTHERS	OTHERS
Packaged, Canned, Processed, Fried, Spicy, Junk and Bakery Products, Refined Sugar, Cream-based Liquors, Alcohol, Soft drinks, Squashes, Jams, Sauces, Pickles, Coffee, Tea, Chocolates	Homemade Food Only, Coconut Water, Arjun Tea, Aloe Vera Juice, Bitter Gourd Juice, Pumpkin Juice, Fresh Homemade Green Tea without Lemon, Broken Wheat Porridge / Veg Semolina / Veg Vermicelli / Veg Poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Gram Flour Pancake (gram flour) / Missi Roti

NOTE: Alterations in the diet is very important as diet plays a 70% role in managing any condition and the rest 30% is done by medication. Moreover, performing some changes in your lifestyle is equally of great help as it also helps in tridosha pacification).

IMPORTANT TIPS / RECOMMENDATIONS

Herbal Teas

Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup, strain and drink.
Take Amla powder- 1 tsp. daily after meals.
Take 1/2 tsp. (Amla Powder (Indian gooseberry) + Fennel + Licorice Powder Mixed together) daily after meals.

Skipping Meals should be Avoided, especially Breakfast.
Increase Consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Must Drink 8- 10 glasses of water daily.
Walking for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
In General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.
Avoid Suppression of Natural Urges such as Urination, Defecation, Sleep, Hunger, Sneezing, etc.
Avoid eating too late at night.
Do not sleep immediately after meals.
Do not sleep for long hours, avoid anger, stress, long travelling, smoking as well as drinking.