Acid Reflux bothering you?

Do you struggle with acid reflux?  Wondering what you can do to help it, without taking medications?

Foods that reduce acid reflux.

 

Bananas

Couscous, rice

Parsley, celery (root & green veggies), cauliflower, broccoli, green beans

Sea-foods such as shrimp, lobster and other shellfish, wild salmon

Chicken & turkey without skin

Remember to bake, broil or roast. Fried foods increase acid reflux as does caffeine.

Stay Fit and Healthy

Wondering what you can do to stay fit and healthy?  Here are some ideas:

• Walk or ride your bike to work.
• Try not to eat food portions that are larger than your fist.
• Join an exercise group of neighbors, friends or just others in your community.  TRY THE YMCA!
• Increase the fiber in your diet.
• Throw out any milk other than fat-free (unless you have small kids who still need the higher fat milk)
• Do resistance training while you watch television.
• Implement an after-dinner walk with your family.
• Avoid eating lat at night.
• Instead of frying try grilling, steaming or baking
• Avoid all-you-can eat buffets
• Pass on the second (and third) helpings
• Start each meal with a salad or plate of steamed vegetables
• Replace sugars with Splenda
• Replace oils in baking with applesauce
• Do not skip meals
• Wash your own car
• Take breaks at work for walking or doing a few strength exercises
• Drink water instead of carbonated beverages
• Avoid caffeine
• Don't go to the grocery store hungry
• Keep a pair of athletic shoes in your car so you can always be ready for a walk
• Try new and different physical activities
• Eat fruit for your dessert
• When eating out, share your meal -- there's usually enough servings for two
• Purchase only 100 percent fruit juices instead of those with mostly sugar
• Keep your foods from being bland with spices and seasonings
• Don't skip breakfast
• When eating out, ask for salad dressing on the side
• Avoid unnecessary condiments
• Eat brown rice, whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread

 Here's to a happy, healthy life!