Description
Book SynopsisGet rid of GERD for good Is your heartburn making you dread meal times? No matter how delicious a feast is before you, the prospect of that burning pain, nausea, and even vomiting can be enough to make you turn away.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with the Acid Reflux Diet 5
Chapter 1: Saying Goodbye to Reflux: Your Road to a Reflux-Free Lifestyle 7
Chapter 2: The Lowdown on Acid Reflux 17
Chapter 3: Recognizing the Dangers of the Condition 31
Chapter 4: Digesting the Gastrointestinal Triggers (Or Not!) 51
Chapter 5: Finding Relief in the Medicine Cabinet and Beyond 71
Part II: Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes 97
Chapter 6: Getting Started on the Acid Reflux Diet 99
Chapter 7: That Thing You Do: Embracing Lifestyle Changes 121
Chapter 8: Staying Fit, Inside and Out 131
Part III: Symptom-Soothing Recipes 137
Chapter 9: Beginning with Breakfast 139
Chapter 10: Fulfilling Lunches 161
Chapter 11: Delectable Dinners 179
Chapter 12: Appetizers and Snacks 201
Chapter 13: Easing and Pleasing Beverages 213
Chapter 14: Worry-Free Desserts 227
Part IV: Solutions for Specific Situations 241
Chapter 15: Finding Safe Dishes When You’re Eating Out 243
Chapter 16: From Pregnancy to the Golden Years: Managing Acid Reflux in Special Communities 249
Chapter 17: When Diet and Alternative Therapies Don’t Cut It: Surgical Options 255
Part V: The Part of Tens 265
Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Simple Ways to Change Your Eating Habits 267
Chapter 19: Ten Changes You Can Make in the Kitchen 273
Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Acid Reflux 277
Chapter 21: Ten Benefits of Getting Rid of Acid Reflux 281
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 287
Index 291
