(www.chetday.com/blog/2005/04/acid-reflux-disease-diet.htm) Acid Reflux is a big problem for more and more people these days, so I want to share some tips that'll help you develop your own acid reflux disease diet that'll make the problem better or alleviate it altogether.   First, here are some foods that have little potential to aggravate acid reflux disease... Friendly Fruits    Apple, fresh    Apple, dried    Apple juice    Banana   Friendly Vegetables    Vegetables Baked potato    Broccoli    Cabbage    Carrots    Green beans    Peas   Friendly Animal Foods    Ground beef, extra-lean    Steak, London Broil    Chicken breast, skinless    Egg whites    Egg substitute    Fish, no added fat   Friendly Dairy Foods    Dairy Cheese, feta or goat    Cream cheese, fat-free    Sour cream, fat-free   Friendly Grain-based Foods    Bread, mult-grain    Cereal, bran or oatmeal    Corn bread    Graham crackers    Pretzels    Rice, brown or white    Rice cakes   Friendly Drinks    Filtered pure water       Now, here are foods you should avoid for your acid reflux disease diet, foods that are almost guaranteed to cause heartburn problems... Unfriendly Fruits    All citrus fruits and juices    Lemonade    Grapefruit juice    Cranberry juice    Tomatoes   Unfriendly Vegetables    Mashed potatoes    French fries    Raw onions   Unfriendly Meats    Ground beef, chuck    Marbled sirloin    Chicken nuggets    Buffalo wings   Unfriendly Dairy    Sour cream    Milk shakes    Ice cream    Cottage cheese, regular   Unfriendly Grains    Macaroni and cheese    Spaghetti with sauce   Unfriendly Beverages    All alcoholic beverages, including wine and hard liquor    Coffee, decaffeinated or regular    Tea, decaffeinated or regular   Other Foods to Avoid    Fatty or fried foods    Peppermint and spearmint    Whole milk    Oils    Chocolate    Creamed foods or soups    Most fast foods And here are some miscellaneous techniques to try if you suffer from acid reflux disease...      * Since nicotine weakens the lower esophageal muscle, you should stop using tobacco in all forms.      * Avoid chewing gum and hard candy, which increase the amount of swallowed air, which, in turn, leads to belching and reflux.      * Do not lie down immediately after eating.      * Avoid late evening snacks.      * Avoid tight clothing and bending over after eating.      * Eat small, frequent portions of food and snack if needed.      * Lose weight if overweight. Obesity leads to increased reflux.      * Elevate the head of the bed six to eight inches to prevent reflux when sleeping. Extra pillows, by themselves, are not very helpful.   Remember, the healthiest diets are those that are composed whole foods from both plant and animal kingdoms. If you want a great diet that will build health, stay away from processed and packaged foods as much as possible.   You'll be pleasantly surprised at the improvements you'll experience when you practice the acid reflux disease diet that you developed.   Chet Day - Editor http://chetday.com Acid Reflux Disease Diet, Natural Cures & Treatment ( Home Page - Starting Point )       [Diagnosis & Treatment of Serious Acid Reflux] [Develop your Own Acid Reflux Disease Diet] [Hereditary Aspect of Acid Reflux Disease] [Natural Ways to Deal with Acid Reflux] [Acid Reflux & Heartburn - Natural Approach] [Chinese Approach to Heartburn & Acid Reflux] [the Acid Reflux & Antacid Myth]   acid allergy alternative asthma avoid bloating buy causes chinese cider coffee constant chronic cures desease diet disease foods formulas gerd healing heartburn herbal herbs indigestion infant low medications medicinal medicines natural nausea oriental pillow recipes reflux relief remedies remedy severe sore stomach surgery symptoms teas throat traditional treatment ulcer vinegar