Include in the dietary management:
- Vegetables (low in fat and sugar): green beans, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, leafy greens, cucumbers
- Ginger (due to its inflmmatory properties
- Oatmeal (source of fiber, it can absorb acid in the stomach)
- Lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish, seafor -are low fat and reduce symptoms): try grilled, broiled, baked and poached.
- Egg whites
- Healthy fats (avocados, walnuts, flaxseed, olive oil, sesame oil)
Foods that tend to be problematic:
- High-fat foods (fried, farry): can cause the LES to elax, allowing more acid to the esophagus.
- Citrus fruit
- Chocolate
- Garlic, onions, spicy foods
- Caffeine (Coke, coffee)
- Mint
- Tea
