GERD Food Do’s and Don’ts

Here are some lists of foods that are safe, consumed with discretion, and to be avoided that I found on about.com.

Food Group Foods With Little Potential to Cause Heartburn
Fruit ? Apple, fresh
? Apple, dried
? Apple juice
? Banana
Vegetables ? Baked potato
? Broccoli
? Cabbage
? Carrots
? Green beans
? Peas
Meat ? Ground beef, extra-lean
? Steak, London Broil
? Chicken breast, skinless
? Egg whites
? Egg substitute
? Fish, no added fat
Dairy ? Cheese, feta or goat
? Cream cheese, fat-free
? Sour cream, fat-free
? Soy cheese, low-fat
Grains ? Bread, mult-grain or white
? Cereal, bran or oatmeal
? Corn bread
? Graham crakers
? Pretzels
? Rice, brown or white
? Rice cakes
Beverages ? Mineral water
Fats / Oils ? Salad dressing, low-fat
Sweets / Desserts ? Cookie, fat-free
? Jelly beans
? Red licorice
? Potato chips, baked

Food Group Foods To Be Consumed With Discretion
Fruit ? Orange juice, low-acid
? Apple cider
? Peach
? Blueberries
? Raspberries
? Strawberries
? Grapes
? Cranberries, dried
Vegetables ? Garlic
? Onion, cooked
? Leeks
? Sauerkraut
? Scallions
Meat ? Ground beef, lean
? Chicken salad
? Scrambled eggs, in butter
? Eggs, fried
? Fish, fried
? Tuna salad
? Hot dog, beef or pork
? Ham
Dairy ? Yogurt
? Milk, 2 percent or skim
? Frozen yogurt
? Cottage cheese, low-fat
? Cheddar cheese
? Mozzarella cheese
Grains ? Garlic bread
? Muffin
? Granola cereal
Beverages ? Non-alcoholic wine
? Beer
? Non-alcoholic beer
? Cola
? Root beer
Fats / Oils ? Ketchup
Sweets / Desserts ? Cookie, low-fat

Food Group Foods To Avoid
Fruit ? Orange juice
? Lemon
? Lemonade
? Grapefruit juice
? Cranberry juice
? Tomato
Vegetables ? Mashed potatoes
? French fries
? Onion, raw
Meat ? Ground beef, chuck
? Marbled sirloin
? Chicken nuggets
? Buffalo wings
Dairy ? Sour cream
? Milk shake
? Ice cream
? Cottage cheese, regular
Grains ? Macaroni and cheese
? Spaghetti with sauce
Beverages ? Liquor
? Wine
? Coffee, decaffeinated or regular
? Tea, decaffeinated or regular
Fats / Oils ? Salad dressing, creamy
? Salad dressing, oil & vinegar
Sweets / Desserts ? Butter cookie, high-fat
? Brownie
? Chocolate
? Doughnut
? Corn chips
? Potato chips, regular

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