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Diet, Lifestyle Habits and GERD
GERD and the Low FODMAP diet
The prevalence of GERD symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been shown to be four times that of the general population, and overlap between these two conditions has been reported in up to a third of IBS patients.
A short-term study suggests that a low FODMAP* diet may be helpful in reducing GERD-related symptoms, especially in patients who have symptoms of IBS and reflux at the same time. To know more about the FODMAP diet read this article.
GERD and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Studies suggest that diaphragmatic breathing may help reduce belching and other GERD symptoms and improve the quality of life of GERD patients. Read this article to learn how to perform diaphragm breathing.
In Conclusion
SOSCuisine offers specific weekly meal plans to help reduce GERD symptoms. These meal plans are based on the Mediterranean diet and customizable according to allergies, intolerances, and individual preferences. This is a simple and effective way to gradually adopt a varied and balanced diet with little or no processed foods. Should you need more support, we do offer consultations with registered dietitians.
*FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that are partly responsible for causing symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For more info, read this article.
Sources
1) Katz et al (2022) ACG Clinical Guideline: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Am J Gastroenterol; 117(1): 27–56.
2) Plaidum et al. (2022) The Effect of Fermentable, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols (FODMAP) Meals on Transient Lower Esophageal Relaxations (TLESR) in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Patients with Overlapping Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Nutrients;14: 1755.
3) Ong et al. (2018) Diaphragmatic Breathing Reduces Belching and Proton Pump Inhibitor Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepathology; 16(3): P407-416.
4) Zdrhova et al (2023) Breathing Exercises in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review. Dysphagia; 38(2): 609–621
Author
Kathryn holds a Bachelor Degree in Nutrition as well as a Bachelor and a Master Degree in Kinesiology, all from Laval University. She is a Registered Dietitian and active member of the Ordre professionnel des Diététistes Nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) and of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds the Monash University's certification for the FODMAP diet and IBS, and has considerable clinical experience in that area. She is also an accomplished athlete, having ran track and cross-country at a national level. Kathryn specializes in sports nutrition, weight loss, diabetes, as well as heart and gastrointestinal health.
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