How Do You Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Through Diet?
A good way to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is through diet. Although diet changes can not cure Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), they can help to control and improve the condition and prevent and treat its symptoms. Below are the more important and helpful diet changes that should be made for those that have been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) should avoid foods that increase heartburn and heartburn pain. This includes carbonated beverages, alcophol and milk. Try to stick to a low fat diet. It has been shown that fatty foods tend to worsen GERD due to the fact they can increase heartburn. Eat foods that are flavored with Spearmint or Peppermint, or add these spices to foods more often. Spearmint and Peppermint help to relax the LES (the lower esophageal sphincter) which helps to improve Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and prevent its symptoms.
