The Easy Acid Reflux Cookbook

Synopsis

With The Easy Acid Reflux Cookbook, the information you need comes with recipes you can rely on so you can eat and live well without the discomfort caused by acid reflux.

Heartburn, burping, abdominal pain, and discomfort…you know the symptoms of acid reflux all too well. Luckily, the key to managing GERD and LPR is closer than you think.

By creating delicious, easy-to-follow recipes without the high fat or acidic ingredients that aggravate acid reflux, nutrition expert and author of the bestselling The Acid Reflux Escape Plan Karen Frazier shows you that you don't have to sacrifice flavor for comfort-you can have both. As someone who used to suffer from GERD, Karen knows first-hand that it can feel difficult to eat freely with acid reflux. She also knows that avoiding acid reflux triggers is possible by simply modifying the foods you already eat.

The Easy Acid Reflux Cookbook is your ultimate guide to controlling acid reflux with simple dietary changes. Karen's tried-and-true, 30-minute recipes taste great and don't aggravate your GERD and LPR symptoms. The Easy Acid Reflux Cookbook offers:

• Acid reflux friendly recipes for popular comfort foods like pizza, pasta, burgers, and more
• Over 115 easy, 30-minute recipes that use affordable, everyday ingredients
• Recipe tips to modify recipes so they're free of FODMAPs or the Big-8 allergens
• Lists of foods to enjoy and avoid and expert advice for GERD-friendly cooking

You don't have to suffer from GERD and LPR any longer. Through the guidance and recipes in The Easy Acid Reflux Cookbook, you'll use the power of nutrition to alleviate and manage your acid reflux symptoms.

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Summary

Chapter 1: Understanding Acid Reflux

* Defines acid reflux and its causes, such as hiatal hernia, delayed gastric emptying, and lifestyle factors.
* Real example: A woman named Sarah experiences burning chest pain and regurgitation after eating a spicy dinner. Her doctor diagnoses her with acid reflux and recommends avoiding trigger foods.

Chapter 2: Acid Reflux-Friendly Foods

* Introduces a list of foods that are low in acidity and unlikely to trigger symptoms.
* Includes examples such as bananas, applesauce, oatmeal, lean meats, and fish.
* Real example: After experimenting with different foods, Sarah finds that she can tolerate oatmeal, bananas, and grilled chicken without experiencing any discomfort.

Chapter 3: Acid Reflux-Triggering Foods

* Identifies common foods that are high in acidity or can irritate the esophagus, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, and chocolate.
* Real example: Sarah notices that eating a slice of pizza or a glass of orange juice triggers her acid reflux symptoms.

Chapter 4: Cooking for Acid Reflux

* Provides tips for cooking acid reflux-friendly meals, including using low-fat cooking methods, avoiding acidic ingredients, and cutting down on portion sizes.
* Real example: Sarah creates a recipe for baked salmon with roasted vegetables, using olive oil instead of butter and avoiding lemon juice as a marinade.

Chapter 5: Sample Acid Reflux Menus

* Offers sample menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, all tailored to meet the needs of people with acid reflux.
* Real example: Sarah follows a breakfast menu that includes oatmeal with berries, lunch with grilled chicken salad, and dinner with baked fish with steamed broccoli.

Chapter 6: Lifestyle Modifications

* Discusses lifestyle changes that can help manage acid reflux, such as losing weight, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and sleeping with the head of the bed elevated.
* Real example: Sarah incorporates regular exercise into her routine, quits smoking, and uses a wedge pillow to elevate her head at night.

Chapter 7: Natural Remedies

* Explores natural remedies that may help alleviate acid reflux symptoms, such as ginger, slippery elm, and marshmallow root.
* Real example: Sarah tries drinking ginger tea before meals and finds that it helps reduce her heartburn.

Chapter 8: When to See a Doctor

* Provides guidelines on when to seek medical attention for acid reflux, such as when symptoms persist or worsen, or if there is blood in the vomit or stools.
* Real example: Sarah's acid reflux symptoms do not improve with home remedies and lifestyle changes, so she schedules an appointment with her doctor. After undergoing further testing, she is diagnosed with a hiatal hernia.