Nutrition in Reflux Disease

It is the situation where the eaten food comes back from the stomach, into the esophagus and into the mouth after eating. Reflux does not occur when the stomach is empty. For reflux to occur, the stomach must be full. What needs to be done in the reflux diet is to eat small portions frequently, without overfilling the stomach, and without leaving the stomach hungry. Food should be swallowed after chewing thoroughly, so that the stomach does not secrete more acid to break down the food and reflux does not occur. Since it is common with obesity, the person should definitely reduce to his ideal weight.

Things that an individual with reflux should pay attention to:

• It has a high protein content. A diet with low fat content should be followed.

• Smoking should not be avoided as it reduces the lower esophageal sphincter pressure.

• Dark tea, coffee, chocolate. Foods such as garlic, onion and mint should not be consumed.

• You should eat small amounts and frequently, and avoid eating too much at once or staying hungry for a long time.

• Liquid intake should not be taken while eating, liquid should be taken between meals.

• Very hot or very cold foods should not be consumed (to avoid damage to the esophagus).

• Fatty foods such as cream, cream, mayonnaise, butter and margarine should be avoided.

• Hot spices, carbonated drinks, tomatoes, citrus fruits, alcohol. and consumption of foods containing caffeine should be minimized.

• Foods should not be swallowed whole, but should be chewed thoroughly in the mouth.

• Chewing gum should be avoided. Swallowed air while chewing gum may cause burping and further reflux.

• If raw fruits upset the stomach, the fruits can be consumed by baking them in the oven or making sugar-free compote.

Precautions for daily life:

• You should sit in an upright position during the meal and for 45 minutes after the meal

• After meals, it is absolutely necessary not to lie down or lie down for at least 2-3 hours.

• The head of the bed can be lifted up to 15 cm and a suitable position can be taken.

• Narrow belts or waist-constricting corsets and similar clothing should be avoided.

• Care should be taken to do physical activity without a full stomach at least 3-4 days a week.

FOODS TO LIMIT

• Chocolate

• Alcoholic beverages

• Caffeinated beverages (such as tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, energy drinks)

• Foods with high fat content: Full-fat milk/yoghurt, cream, full-fat cheese types, cocoa

• Fried products, delicatessen products (sausage, salami, etc.),

• Frozen products

• Doughs and pastries with high carbohydrate content and sherbet-oily desserts

• Meals prepared with pickles, onions, garlic, mint and mint candy, vinegar and broth

WHAT SHOULD REFLUX PATIENTS EAT?

Vegetables: Tomatoes are not consumed because they have high acid content. Other than that, vegetables can be consumed boiled.

Fruits: Consumption of apples, pears, bananas, melons, watermelons and grapes is recommended, but citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons should be avoided.

Meat: Fatty meats or deep-fried meats should be avoided. Meats such as chicken, fish and turkey should be consumed baked or boiled and spices should not be used.

Beverages: Consumption of herbal teas, black tea and coffee is not recommended.

Bread-Cereal group: Foods such as brown bread, bulgur, and barley can be consumed in small amounts in diets.

Milk and Dairy products: Foods such as milk and yoghurt. Fatty or creamy ones should not be preferred, low-fat ones should be preferred. Instead of fatty cheeses, low-fat ones should be preferred.

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