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Hey Tim,

This is a standard anti-reflux diet which is used for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) including hiatal hernia.
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The anti-reflux diet is used for persons with gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD), causes of GERD such as hiatal hernia and complications of GERD such as esophageal ulcers and strictures. The anti-reflux diet is based on a general diet modified to decrease or eliminate foods that cause reflux and/or irritate the esophagus. Foods known to irritate the esophagus include chocolate, alcohol, mint, carbonated beverages, citrus fruits and juices, tomato products and coffee. In addition, avoiding high fat foods may aid in reducing reflux symptoms. It must be noted that foods associated with reflux symptoms vary and are different for many individuals. It is important to determine irritant foods and eliminate them from the client’s diet.

General guidelines:
• Maintain upright posture during and for 45-60 minutes after eating
• Avoid eating within 2 to 3 hours before going to sleep
• Avoid clothing which is tight in the abdominal area
• Stop smoking
• Limit caffeine intake
• Avoid chocolate
• Limit alcohol intake

Foods commonly associated with distress:
• Whole milk, chocolate milk, chocolate shakes or drinks
• Croissants, biscuits, doughnuts, and muffins
• Pies, cookies, cakes, ice cream
• Gravies, heavy cream, bacon, butter and margarine
• Orange, lemon, and pineapple
• Fried meat, poultry, fish and eggs
• Luncheon meats, wieners and sausages
• French fries and potato chips
• Tomatoes, tomato soup and tomato sauce
• Chocolate
• Spearmint, peppermint, chilli and jalapeno peppers
• Carbonated beverages, mint tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages

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T.T.T.