Jackson Hospital | Partners | Summer 2019

www.jackson.org 9 COMMUNITY EATING HEALTHY LESS FATTY FOOD AND ALCOHOL MORE WHOLE GRAINS AND FIBERS Apple Pear Melon Brown rice Fennel Coconut Celery Avocado Banana Berries Ginger Leafy greens Onion Dairy Peppermint Chocolate Fast food Tomatoes Garlic Soft drinks Spices Citrus Coffee Wine acid-reflux-friendly diet While proper treatment for acid reflux begins with a visit to your gastroenterologist, dietary changes can also greatly reduce your symptoms. Foods high in fat or caffeine can trigger symptoms and cause trouble. If you have acid reflux, you should avoid alcohol and citrus- or tomato-based foods. It’s also a good idea to add more whole grains and fibers to your diet, such as brown rice, whole-wheat bread, broccoli, spinach, blueberries or strawberries. Be sure to check with your gastro- enterologist about how healthy food choices could help you. Building an