Wednesday, December 1, 2010

REFLUX AND HEARTBURN: 9 FOODS TO AVOID

The gastroesophageal reflux is the acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, indicating a malfunction of the esophageal sphincter. The classic symptoms are: heartburn, stomach acid, reflux after meals, in a leaning forward or lying, but cough, inflammation of the pharynx, etc.. To limit them, you should start by respecting a few rules and in particular to avoid certain foods and beverages.
1) Coffee, tea and cola drinks
These drinks contain caffeine or caffeine, substances that promote the relaxation of the sphincter of the esophagus and thus the acid reflux.
Moreover, caffeine and caffeine can contribute to irritate the lining esophagus which is inflamed in individuals prone to gastroesophageal reflux ">gastroesophageal reflux.
2) Soft drinks
All soft drinks should be avoided because increasing the risk of bloat, they exert a negative effect on the sphincter Gastro-esophageal.
3) Wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages
All alcoholic beverages also have the disadvantage of releasing the sphincter of the esophagus, the muscular valve that prevents the contents of the stomach to rise into the esophagus. On a stomach empty (fasting), this effect is even more powerful.

4) Milk
Milk is a food to be avoided because it contains fat, protein and calcium, three elements that contribute to stimulate the production of stomach acids.
5) Milk Chocolate
Milk chocolate, providing both fats and caffeine, is known to trigger heartburn.
6) Fatty foods and fried foods
More meals are fat, digestion is more difficult and slower. Foods stay longer in the stomach, which increases the secretion of stomach acids.
7) The citrus fruits and juices (oranges, lemons?)
Because of their acidity of the juices in addition to the stomach. In addition, they contain vitamin C increases the secretion of stomach acid.
8) Spearmint and Peppermint
The mint has the property of promoting the relaxation of the sphincter esophagus. This is also the case of tomato.
9) Spices and herbs 
Indeed, spices and herbs are likely to further irritate the lining of the esophagusand thus enhance the sensation of burning.

 

 

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