Acidity

Nutrition plays a crucial role in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The treatment strategy for most GERD-related issues typically includes a combination of pharmacological interventions and dietary modifications. For individuals with chronic gastric conditions such as acidity and GERD, frequent small meals are beneficial. Patients often experience greater comfort when consuming foods that are low in spices and bland in flavor. It is advisable to steer clear of particular foods or eating habits that may provoke acidity.

AVOID	ALLOWED TO TAKE
FRUITS	FRUITS
Coconut, All Citrus Fruits such as Orange, Lemon, Grapes, Cranberry, Sweet Lime, Pineapple, Kiwi	Watermelon, Banana, Muskmelon, Papaya, Pears, Apple, Guava, Pomegranate, Amla
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Canned & Frozen Vegetables, Raw Vegetables, Garlic, Onion, Capsicum, Taro Root, Potatoes, Tomato, Ladyfinger	Asparagus, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Pumpkin, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Round Gourd, Ash Gourd, Mushroom, Soya, Sponge Gourd, Fenugreek Leaves
PULSES	PULSES
All Other Heavy Lentils like Black Grams, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Black Lentils, Pinto Beans, Garbanzo Beans	All Split Pulses like Yellow Moong, Green Lentils, Pink Lentils, Pigeon Peas, Yellow Lentils
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Peanuts, Pistachio, Cashew	Almonds, Walnuts, Raisins, Figs – All Soaked in Water Overnight Brazil Nuts, Flax Seeds, Sunflower Seeds
CEREALS	CEREALS
Refined Whole Grains, White Refined Flour and its Products,	Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, Porridge, Whole Grains, Brown Rice, Kodo Millets, Pearl Millets, Finger Millets, Foxtail Millets
OILS	OILS
Unsaturated Fats, Refined Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil	Cow’s Ghee, Canola Oil, Olive Oil
SPICES	SPICES
Excess Salt, Green & Red Chili, Cloves, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Note: Nearly all the Spices are to be Limited. Only Plain and Simple Food is to be Preferred	Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Mint, Fenugreek, Carom, Turmeric, Dried Fenugreek Leaves
MILK & MILK PRODUCTS	class="table-sub-head"MILK & MILK PRODUCTS
All Milk and Milk Products to be Avoided	Nil
NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS	NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS
Avoid All Non-Vegetarian Food	Nil
OTHERS	OTHERS
Packaged, Canned, Processed, Fried, Spicy, Junk and Bakery Products, Refined Sugar, Cream-based Liquors, Alcohol, Soft drinks, Squashes, Jams, Sauces, Pickles, Coffee, Tea, Chocolates	Homemade Food Only, Coconut Water, Arjun Tea, Aloe Vera Juice, Bitter Gourd Juice, Pumpkin Juice, Fresh Homemade Green Tea without Lemon, Broken Wheat Porridge / Veg Semolina / Veg Vermicelli / Veg Poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Gram Flour Pancake (gram flour) / Missi Roti

Dietary modifications are crucial, as nutrition accounts for approximately 70% of the management of any health condition, while medication contributes the remaining 30%. Additionally, making lifestyle adjustments is significantly beneficial, as it aids in the pacification of the tridosha.