Question 1

what foods are i allowed to eat that are not acid?

Accepted Answer

Most foods are fine: There are few foods which you might call 'acidic'. This may include oranges and other tart foods. Most of the acidity in our stomach is produced from the normal acid secretions of the stomach which can bother some folks especially if they have acid reflux problems. This can be easily controlled with antacids like zantac (ranitidine) or pepcid. Prilosec is even more effective.

Question 2

what foods are recommended for acid reflex?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux diet: The general dietary rule of thumb for acid reflux sufferers is to avoid foods that are spicy, acidic, caffeinated or greasy. Examples of include some meats, oranges, chocolate, liquor, coffee (this is not a full list). Foods that can be consumed include apples and apple juice, bananas, low fat foods, oatmeal, carrots, some meats, fish, water. (this is not an exhaustive list).

Question 3

why should people with acid problems avoid fatty foods?

Accepted Answer

Acid production: Fatty foods tend to stimulate stomach acid production so that could make acid reflux symptoms worse.

Question 4

when they say people with acid problems should "avoid fatty foods", what do they mean?

Accepted Answer

Fats: Foods with Trans Fats &amp; Saturated Fats are good to avoid.

Question 5

how much can you lower the ph of your urine by eating only acid-forming foods, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

It is complicated: The pH of your urine is complicated. Diet high in animal fat tend to lower urine pH but urine volume and other factors  such as kidney function and respiratory status also have an effect.

Question 6

foods n fruits thats are rich in b12 n folic acids n zinc supplemebts????

Accepted Answer

Challenge for vegans: B12 is necessary for nerve &amp; red blood cells. Top dietary sources are beef/turkey/chicken/salmon/clams/oysters/crab--challenging for vegetarians! Top folic acid foods are fortified cereals/lentils/spinach/broccoli/white beans/asparagus/cantaloupe/eggs. As for zinc: again fortified cereals and pasta, back to oysters. Statistically, most Americans get zinc from red meat and poultry.

Question 7

which foods trigger acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Fatty foods, spicy foods, tomatoes, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, peppermint and late meals to name some if the most common.

Question 8

what food to eat for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Diet : If  symptoms are related to gastroesophageal reflux then diet change, decreased total fat intake, avoid large meals, alcohol, acidy food, chocolate, etc. Sometimes dairy products such as yogurt and milk help; otc meds are available.Usual symptoms are chest pain and nausea.  If symptoms become severe, see physician for exam and recommendations.

Question 9

what are good foods for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Avoid: caffeine, alcohol and cigarette  smoking and any food that makes it worse, Avoid laying down within 2 hours of eating,do not overeat, There are no foods that help it.

Question 10

best food to reduce uric acid level.

Accepted Answer

Diet not helpful: Studies have clearly shown that diet has little benefit on serum uric acid levels no matter what other doctors may tell you. The one thing you should do is minimize alcohol intake. If you have gout you should be on Allopurinol to normalize your uric acid levels and prevent future attacks. If there is no gout, you do not have to treat the uric acid level.

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