Gastroesophageal reflux disease--a digestive condition characterized by a surplus of gastric acid that backs up into the esophagus and damages fragile tissues--causes burning pain, nausea, and vomiting for millions of people each day. Now, in Eating for Acid Reflux, authors and fellow acid reflux sufferers Jill Sklar and Annabel Cohen offer an invaluable resource for all those seeking relief from acid reflux symptoms. Split into two user-friendly sections, Eating for Acid Reflux first provides essential information on the nature of the condition, mainstream and alternative therapies, essential lifestyle modifications, personal stories from others with the condition, and much more. The next section offers over 100 healthy, tasty, low-fat, low-acid recipes, ranging from American culinary favorites to exotic Thai, Mexican, and Italian dishes, and suggests simple substitutes for seemingly forbidden foods such as desserts and salad dressing. Complete with an extensive resource section, Eating for Acid Reflux is perfect for everyone newly diagnosed with acid reflux as well as for those who have struggled with the condition for years and are seeking new tips and diet ideas.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Reviewer says tomato paste not good to use.:
To the reviewer that said tomato paste is not good, I have two
books with recipes using canned tomatoes and tomato paste. I
am new to this problem, but using these books I have lost almost
5 pounds in 5 days. I only get mild attacks at bedtime but I
will conquer this. Incidentally, I have so far eliminated all
pills prescribed to me at the start of this problem which
aggravated the situation something awful. Good luck in your quest - there are many books to choose... more info
Eating for acid reflux: A Handbook and cookbook for those with hearthburn:
Very helpful in understanding what acid reflux is and what I was able to eat
GERD sufferers unite!:
This book has good information and decent menu ideas. Not too much that I didn't already know.
Recommended to GERD sufferers.
Eating for Acid Reflux:
Good information on acid reflux. Many of the recipes had ingredients that people with acid reflux can't use....like tomato paste with (as tolerated) in the recipe. I found only six recipes for my family.
