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A GERD diet limits fried food, fizzy drinks and late meals and favours smaller, regular meals. Triggers vary by person.
Diet does not cure GERD, but meal choices and timing can cut symptoms. Triggers differ between people, so a food diary helps.
Foods that are usually well tolerated
Foods that commonly trigger symptoms
Meal habits
Drinks
Sip water through the day, and avoid drinking large amounts with meals.
Key point
You do not need to avoid every trigger. Cut only those that clearly bring on your symptoms, and ask a dietitian for help if you are underweight or have other conditions.
Sample day
A balanced day might include oats or poha with banana, dal with rice or roti and vegetables, curd, and an early, light dinner such as khichdi or vegetable soup. Cook with little oil, use mild spices, and avoid late-night snacks. Adjust to your own triggers and any other medical conditions.
Keep notes for two weeks and share them with your doctor or dietitian.
Speak to your doctor if symptoms keep returning, rather than relying on tablets alone for months.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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