I Live Younger - October 2017

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KNOW WHAT FOOD CAUSES ACID REFLUX
Some foods are much more likely to cause acid reflux than others. You
should partake of these foods infrequently. A few foods that frequently cause
problems are tomatoes, milk, alcohol, acidic juices, coffee or spicy foods.
Don’t eat food with a ton of fat. Fast food is one of the main culprits that you must avoid.
Examining the nutritional labels of your food choices to discover the fat content they possess.
Many people find that gluten triggers reflux. Limit your consumption of gluten products
and you can see less reflux. You may think you have to eliminate all grain from your
diet, but this isn’t true. Some great grains that provide your body with necessary fiber
and nutrition include millet and quinoa.
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LEARN TO PROPERLY HYDRATE
You can reduce acid reflux by not
drinking during your meals. Any type
of liquid that you drink when you eat
increases the volume in your stomach. This
adds pressure to the esophageal sphincter,
raising the danger of reflux. Instead of
drinking with meals, drink in between them.
Do you enjoy being active and participating
in strenuous exercise, but you experience
acid reflux very often? Fortunately, your
problem may be easily fixed. One way to
help is to drink plenty of water. Water
keeps you hydrated. It will also help ensure
your food digests properly. Water helps
you digest your food; thus, limiting the
amount of acid your stomach produces.
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SAY NO TO SODAS
Watch out for carbonated drinks and
those with high levels of caffeine. Beverages
such as these can end up increasing
the amount of acid in your stomach.
In addition, they are an irritant to the
stomach’s lining, which can exacerbate acid
reflux symptoms even more. Herbal teas
and green teas are excellent alternatives.
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