The Everything Guide to the Acid Reflux Diet: Manage Your Symptoms, Relieve Pain, and Heal Your Acid Reflux Naturally

by Edward R Rosick

Overview

A unique food plan to combat your acid reflux!

If you're one of the millions of Americans who suffers from acid reflux, there is hope - in the form of a new low-carbohydrate, low-glycemic diet that can help quiet the painful symptoms of acid reflux. A low-carbohydrate, whole-food diet can reduce inflammation and allow your entire digestive system to heal. Inside, you'll find more than 180 recipes for delicious grain-free, low-glycemic, all-natural meals, including:

• Spinach and Gorgonzola Egg-White Omelet
• Garlic and Cheddar Biscuits
• Pear and Ginger Smoothie
• Grilled Pork and Mango Salsa Sandwich
• Thai Chicken with Peanut Dipping Sauce
• Rosemary Pork Chops with Apples and Raisins
• Asian Sesame-Crusted Scallops
• Beef Bourguignon
• Bean and Vegetable Chili
• Smooth Cauliflower Soup with Coriander
• Dark Chocolate, Walnut, and Hazelnut Torte
• Nut-Crusted Key Lime Pie

With The Everything Guide to the Acid Reflux Diet, you'll learn that living with acid reflux doesn't mean giving up flavorful and satisfying foods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440586262
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	05/08/2015
Series:	Everything� Series
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	224,342
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Edward R. Rosick, DO, MPH, DABIHM, is the chairperson and medical director of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Family and Community Medicine Department, where he has treated hundreds of patients with acid reflux disease. He is the author of more than 200 health and wellness articles for magazines including Oxygen, Life Extension, and Ultimate Athlete. He lives in Dewitt, MI.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

01 The ABCs of Acid Reflux 11

Anatomy of the Digestive Tract 12

Just What Is Acid Reflux? 15

Acid Reflux Symptoms and Warning Signs 15

How Some People Develop Acid Reflux 17

How Is Acid Reflux Diagnosed? 18

Complications and Dangers of Untreated Acid Reflux 20

02 Dietary Interventions for Acid Reflux 23

Food and Acid Reflux 24

Beverages 24

Food 26

Gluten-Free Eating and Acid Reflux 30

Creating Food Plans to Manage Symptoms 32

03 Lifestyle Changes for Acid Reflux 33

Stress 34

Smoking Cessation 36

Weight Loss 38

04 Medications 43

Talking to Your Doctor 44

Antacids 44

Alginate 45

Histamine Type 2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers) 46

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) 47

Prokinetic Medications 49

Future Medications 50

05 Integrative and Holistic Therapies 51

Acupuncture 52

Hypnosis 53

Vitamins and Amino Acids 53

Melatonin 54

Herbal Therapies for Acid Reflux 54

D-Limonene 56

Probiotics 57

06 Surgery 59

Should You Have Surgery? 60

Types of Surgeries for Acid Reflux 60

Electrical Stimulation for Acid Reflux 62

Minimally Invasive Endoluminal Therapies 63

The Road to Recovery 64

07 Breakfast 65

08 Lunch 81

09 Dinner 95

10 Vegetables, Legumes, and Sides 115

11 Soups, Stews, and Stocks 133

12 Salads and Dressings 151

13 Snacks 167

14 Smoothies 185

15 Juices 201

16 Vegetarian 217

17 Slow Cooker 233

18 Desserts 249

19 Gluten-Free Breads 261

Appendix A Sample Menu Plans 277

Appendix B Sources 287

Standard U.S./Metric Measurement Conversions 294

Index 295