Living With Acid Reflux

1. Myth: “Heartburn can be cured by eating a bland diet.”
A bland diet isn’t really bad for heartburn sufferers. It may actually make them feel better. However, the bland diet alone does not cure heartburn that is caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

 
2. Myth: “Heartburn is caused by excess acid.”
The acid level in [...]

Recipe makes 2 servings of about 3 cups veggies with rice
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
30 threads saffron
1/2 cup jasmine rice
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cauliflower (cut into small flowerets)
2 Tbsp pine nuts
3/4 cup celery – about 2 large stalks (diced)
1 medium yellow squash (diced)
1 medium zucchini [...]