[quirky3]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Get a hold of the Wheat Belly cook book! Many great recipes in this!!

GeoGeo,
About two years ago I got acid reflux to the point where I started prescription medication. I decided to see what I could do to change my diet and prevent it, rather than treat it. I did two things - avoided sugary acidic foods (and adopted a gluten-free diet), and ate mostly alkaline-friendly foods. I also sleep with a bed wedge that slightly elevates my head. The results were excellent. The wheat belly book hementions above was very helpful.
Here is a link to a list of foods grouped by their alkaline/acid contents.
http://www.rawfoodrecipesonline.com/...foods-list.jpg
If you make smoothies out of the alkaline foods, you will do well. My favorite alkaline smoothie, which I make every morning in a blender, is:
1 cup water, 6 grapes, 6 baby carrots, 1/2 cup blueberries, half an apple (sliced), 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1/3 cup almond milk, two big handsful of baby spinach leaves, half a banana, two tbsp whey protein (Isopure, no sugar). Good luck!

[eweissenbach]

I have had a bad case of acid reflux for 30+ years, and carried tums or rolaids with me at all times. I used to have to get up during the night and drink a cup of water with a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in order to ease the burn. Finally, about 10 years ago my doctor put me on nexium, and the relief was immediate and life-changing. After a couple years of nexium my insurance quit paying for it and I changed to omeprazole (generic for Prilosec), with equally satisfactory results. I asked my doctor if he could give me a prescription, which he did, and cut the cost from about $15 a month for over-the-counter, to $4 per month. When I say it has been life-changing I am not exaggerating! I can eat, drink, and enjoy life in general, in ways I was unable to for 30 years. For me these medications have been a miracle.

[GeoGeo]

Thanks for all the great advice. But I've been there and done that with most of it. I eat a very limited diet. Of what I would give for a piece of chocolate or some sphagetti and meatballs. I've tried Omeprezole all the way up to Nexium. Not only the PPIs, but also the H2 Inhibitors and Tums. I even had surgery for it fully expecting great results, but not so. Some people say they take Omeprezole and then eat anything they want. That has never been the case with me. Each person is different as to what they can tolerate. Some people's systems seem to be more sensitive to certain things than others.

I just got the Wheat Belly Book and am reading it. I will be getting the cookbook today, hopefully. I have already cut out whole wheat bread. Made some bread today made out of almond nut flour.

Another thing I've cut out is milk, which I used to eat in all forms....milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc. That really helped alot. I use Almond Milk now.

I'm wanting to make some different drinks in my blender. I can't use Whey Powder. I can't stand it. I added the Carnations Breakfast Drink Mix to get some protein and vitamins. I know it is a processed item and not the best choice. Doctor had suggested it after surgery.

To the person with the recipe, thanks it sounds good (except for the whey protein).

I think some of my problem is that I have to bend over alot. I have dogs and I am always having to bend over to pick them up, feed them, clean something up, etc. I try not to bend over as much as possible, but in life I find you do have to bend over. And they never wait until my food has had to digest and leave my stomach.

To the person that mentioned the wedge. I was using a wedge, but have graduated up to an adjustable bed. I still find if I don't lay just right....if I slide down or get out of position I have some problem....not burning, but feel something going on.

I've also tried honey. I've tried vinegar. Both of those were bad experiences for me. I think what works for one, doesn't always work for the next person.

An OTC pill containing digestive enzymes have been great for me.

Anyway, thanks to everyone. If you have any great drink recipes, send them my way.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

Thanks for all the great advice. But I've been there and done that with most of it. I eat a very limited diet. Of what I would give for a piece of chocolate or some sphagetti and meatballs. I've tried Omeprezole all the way up to Nexium. Not only the PPIs, but also the H2 Inhibitors and Tums. I even had surgery for it fully expecting great results, but not so. Some people say they take Omeprezole and then eat anything they want. That has never been the case with me. Each person is different as to what they can tolerate. Some people's systems seem to be more sensitive to certain things than others.

I just got the Wheat Belly Book and am reading it. I will be getting the cookbook today, hopefully. I have already cut out whole wheat bread. Made some bread today made out of almond nut flour.

Another thing I've cut out is milk, which I used to eat in all forms....milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc. That really helped alot. I use Almond Milk now.

I'm wanting to make some different drinks in my blender. I can't use Whey Powder. I can't stand it. I added the Carnations Breakfast Drink Mix to get some protein and vitamins. I know it is a processed item and not the best choice. Doctor had suggested it after surgery.

To the person with the recipe, thanks it sounds good (except for the whey protein).

I think some of my problem is that I have to bend over alot. I have dogs and I am always having to bend over to pick them up, feed them, clean something up, etc. I try not to bend over as much as possible, but in life I find you do have to bend over. And they never wait until my food has had to digest and leave my stomach.

To the person that mentioned the wedge. I was using a wedge, but have graduated up to an adjustable bed. I still find if I don't lay just right....if I slide down or get out of position I have some problem....not burning, but feel something going on.

I've also tried honey. I've tried vinegar. Both of those were bad experiences for me. I think what works for one, doesn't always work for the next person.

An OTC pill containing digestive enzymes have been great for me.

Anyway, thanks to everyone. If you have any great drink recipes, send them my way.

Thank you for taking the time to explain how things are going with you. I apologize for giving advice to you. Obviously you have been through a lot and I so commiserate with you still suffering from acid reflux.

Just recently a house guest and friend stayed with us who has gluten intolerance and I found it easy to cook for her after I understood that I couldn't use anything with wheat, barley or rye in it...not even breading.

Quirky3 has added a lot of useful information about gluten free diets and their effects too. I think that it is great to share how we deal with things like these issues that seem to get a worse as we get older.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

Due to a limit diet because of acid reflux I'm getting bored with what I eat. Looking for acid reflux friendly receipts for drinks, smoothies, blender ice cream, etc. I've been doing blue berries, 1/2 banana, Carnation Instant Breakfast mix, and almond milk, and ice. Sometimes I put lettuce in it or peaches or a plum. Looking to try other things for a variety.

Here's a thought: If it tastes good, it's probably going to cause a problem. I know that's an oversimplification. What I mean is that you may put a lot of very healthy items in your blender, but to make it taste the way you want it to taste you then include something like dairy, honey, Carnation Instant Breakfast mix etc.. Those items are acidic.

This is just a suggestion...something you might try to see if it helps: Forget about the blender, it's a really bad idea in the first place. That's because: 1) there's a tendency to add a lot of processed junk that's not going to do you any good and likely may do harm. 2) When you drink your nutrition, there's no chewing required, so it all goes down with less digestive juices (i.,e.,saliva).

A healthy alternative: Take the fruit, like blueberries, banana, cantaloupe, grapes, grapefruit, peach, etc.., and cut the fruit up into small pieces (except for the blueberries) to fill a small cereal bowl. Don't add milk or sugar, just eat plain fruit. And eat it very slowly after chewing. What happens in your mouth is the first step in the digestive process. As you chew, the food gets mixed with digestive juices (saliva). If the purpose is to make it a snack, it may be helpful to add a small quantity of chopped (raw/unsalted) nuts.

[batman911]

Eat small meals and you will see immediate improvement. Stay away from acidic fruit with the smoothies and only drink a small amount at one time.