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Preventing irritation of mucous membranes
When you suffer from gastric reflux, it is important to pay special attention to certain foods that may irritate the lining of the esophagus and exacerbate symptoms.
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Here’s a list of the main irritants and some substitutes:
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Irritants |
Substitutes |
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Coffee (regular and decaf) |
Chicory coffe |
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Tea |
Herbal tea (no mint) |
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Alcoholic beverages |
Alcohol-free beer and wine |
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Cola-type soft drinks |
Carbonated fruit juices |
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Citrus fruit and their juice |
All other fruits |
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Spices |
Fresh herbs |
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Tomato and tomato juice |
Beet juice |
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Mint-flavoured products |
None. Mint must be eliminated completely |
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Please note that these substitutions are included in our Meal Plans for Gastric Reflux so that you do not need to worry about them if you are subscribed.
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Green pepper can be another problem food. I can use red, but not the green at all.