Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
A: For some folks exercising can be a trigger for GERD (acid reflux). As with most triggers exercise may affect some and not others. The general recommendation is to not exercise too soon after eating. Start slow with something simple like walking and keep a diary of your symptoms. Exercising with GERD
Q: Is sushi OK to eat if experiencing some acid reflux or heartburn?
A: The one issue with many sushi and sushi rolls is that they will often contain wasabi. Wasabi root is quite spicy and could provoke symptoms of acid reflux in some. Interestingly, much of the wasabi paste served in Japanese restaurants today is actually made from horseradish. GERD and Sushi
Q: I have been diagnosed with acid reflux/heartburn. As I understand it, changing your diet will heal the sphincter area and then gradually go back on trigger foods, one at a time.
Do you have such a comprehensive diet that could help me get started?
A: You are correct that making lifestyle change might help treat issues caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
At this time there is no definitive research about how well diet can actually heal the inflammation caused by GERD triggers. All we have is anecdotal evidence regarding this. What the research shows us is that the acid reflux triggers are very much individualized from person to person. Healing GERD
Q: For several months I have been looking for low-acid tomato canned products. I read someplace that you can buy these items, but there was no source given. Have you heard of this?
A: At this time there is no low-acid tomato sauce on the market that I am aware of. I do know that some companies have explored this but in my research I have not found any that have put this on the market yet. We have a Low Acid Tomato Sauce recipe on the Dr. Gourmet web site to help you.
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