Acid Reflux and diet?

Question

My wife has acid reflux, we are heavily against drugs and big farma... i'm wondering if there is a good resource to find out what to do in order to change the diet to not have acid reflux. We are vegan which i'm reading is that meat is a big cause of it, but i'm wondering what else we can do... would just eating more veggies help? it is suppose to neutralize acid, so i would assume eating more veggies would work. Any help would be great.

Answer 1

I have suffered from acid reflux for years and been on every med you can imagine.  What has worked for me is eliminating coffee (huge) and eating small meals.  I mean REALLY small.  When it flairs up really bad, I drink organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar.  Take a large tablespoon (you can mix it with water if it's too intense), wait a few moments, then take another.  I doubted it would work, but was amazed at the results.  I rarely need it now that I watch my food intake carefully.

Answer 2

Cut out the caffiene. I'm also vegan and have suffered from acid reflux/heartburn for years. Just recently I cut out all caffiene (coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks) and I feel amazing. Not only is my acidic upset stomach gone, but I also have a lot more natural energy and a better overall sense of well being. I'd also beware of acidic foods like tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Adding probiotics to your diet can also help with digestion issues. I suggest GoodBelly. Good luck and I hope your wife feels better pronto!