November 15, 2008

Healthy Food That Reduces Indigestion

Our lifestyles seem to have taken on an ever increasing pace of activity, we all seem to be working harder and longer hours, rushing our meals absorbing the stresses of the world and are therefore suffering from heartburn and indigestion in far greater numbers..

Though there are many different potential causes of indigestion.  The main culprit responsible for most cases of indigestion is our frantic lifestyle and behavioral choices.  These factors are ones that can be controlled and changed—that is, once they have been identified.

By identifying foods that help to relieve  indigestion, as well as those foods that cause indigestion, you will be able to make healthier choices that will lead us to prevention of the on set of heartburn.

Which Foods Help Indigestion?

There are certain foods that help indigestion.  Eating these foods can not only help indigestion, but they can also prevent it before it occurs.  Dairy products, such as milk and yogurt, are known for being foods that help indigestion.  Mixing honey in your milk can also prevent symptoms of indigestion.

Neutral Foods

Some foods are neutral in terms of indigestion—they don’t contribute to it, but they don’t protect against it either.  Examples of such foods include: apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peas, skinless chicken, extra-lean ground beef, London Broil, low-fat soy cheese, feta or goat cheese, fat-free sour cream, corn bread, pretzels, graham crackers, rice cakes, multi-grain or white bread, baked potato chips, licorice, and jelly beans.

Foods That Promote Indigestion

While there are some foods that help indigestion, there are also other foods that only contribute to it.  Knowing which foods cause indigestion is perhaps even more important than knowing which foods help indigestion, because being aware of the foods that contribute to it means that it will be easier for you to avoid them or replace them with more suitable foods.

Here is a list of foods that are known to contribute towards producing indigestion.

It is important to avoid coffee, tea, sodas, and other caffeinated or carbonated drinks.  Additionally, citrus fruits and juices are known to cause indigestion due to their acidity.  Alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, peppermint, pickled foods, tomatoes, tomato-related products, and all fried or fatty foods can be linked to indigestion.

Though these foods are the most common culprits of indigestion, everyone is different and thus might have a different food that triggers indigestion within them. Listen to what your body is telling you—if you experience symptoms of indigestion after eating a certain food, then you should avoid that food in the future.

No More Excuses

Modern lifestyle makes it too easy to indulge in the wrong foods, but knowing what role different foods play in your diet can be eye opening for most of us.  For those who have ignored the health consequences of their poor food choices, knowing about foods that help indigestion and foods that cause indigestion means that they have no more excuses to live an unhealthy life and therefore suffering from the pains of heartburn.

Popularity: 26% [?]


Permalink Print Comment




January 31, 2008

Best Tips On Home Remedy For Acid Reflux

by Richal Peyton

One of the common gastro-intestinal conditions suffered by many today is Acid Reflux. To prevent it from developing into a more serious condition, it is necessary to treat it from its early stages. Since this condition has a lot to do with the acid and enzymes in your stomach, people often look into a home remedy for Acid Reflux, which can be a special diet or activity. Let’s take a look at the three most popular options for natural Acid Reflux treatments.

…continue reading more about “Best Tips On Home remedy For Acid Reflux

Popularity: 28% [?]


Permalink Print Comment




March 6, 2008

GERD Diet - What You Can Eat And What To Do without

by John Anthony

A GERD diet plan can play a big role in getting control of your pain and discomfort. Knowing what food to avoid is just as important as knowing what you can eat. Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when this ring of muscle found at the base of the esophagus doesn’ t work adequately and allows stomach acid to move up into your esophagus. An effective GERD diet will contain both food you can eat and food you should do without.

…continue reading more about “GERD Diet - What You Can Eat And What To Do without”

Popularity: 81% [?]


Permalink Print Comment




May 9, 2008

PROTECT Your Infant Against the Dangers of GERD

by Jeff Martin

Since the 1990s, infant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Acid Reflux has been increasing. From recent data, children between the ages of 3 and 7 endure Acid Reflux symptoms between 2 and 8% of the time, and for infants the percentage suffering increases to 20%. Those infants afflicted by disabilities of a developmental or neurological type are more at risk to GERD.

…continue reading more about “PROTECT Your Infant Against the Dangers of GERD”

Popularity: 52% [?]


Permalink Print Comment




April 22, 2008

What Foods Acid Reflux Sufferers MUST Avoid

by Jeff Martin

What Acid Reflux foodstuffs must I ban? The greater part of Acid Reflux sufferers are perplexed by this question. Changes in lifestyle and diet are seen to be natural components of any long-term holistic GERD treatment and are also inseparable. A preference for healthy foods and selective nutrition to increase the suitable and decrease the unsuitable can bring long-term health benefits to Acid Reflux sufferers.

…continue reading more about “What Foods Acid Reflux Sufferers MUST Avoid”

Popularity: 34% [?]


Permalink Print Comment




April 20, 2008

Is It Just Chronic Heartburn Or Another More Serious problem?

by The Alternate Medic

For heartburn symptoms to be deemed chronic, it would have to occur more than three times a week for a period of two or three weeks. If you are suffering from continual heartburn it is important to check if there have been any alterations in diet, excessive consumption of alcohol,increased stress or the taking of strong medications on a regular basis.

…continue reading more about “Is It Just Chronic Heartburn Or Another More Serious problem?”

Popularity: 42% [?]


Permalink Print Comment




April 4, 2008

How To Relieve Severe Heartburn

by Steven McCarthy

Severe heartburn is one of the symptoms of Acid Reflux and affects sixty million Americans. For those of us who are suffering with heartburn, we can also be troubled with other difficulties associated with heartburn such as swallowing, breathing and talking due to coughs or hoarse throats and nausea. Luckily, a healthy diet for heartburn is all some of us need and the rest of us will greatly benefit from eating healthier which is the first step in finding a heartburn cure.

…continue reading more about “How To Relieve Severe Heartburn”

Popularity: 75% [?]


Permalink Print Comment