No holiday celebration would be complete without food. Turkey and mashed potatoes smothered with gravy, sweet potatoes casserole and pumpkin pies with whipped cream are all staples of the holiday season. But, if you are one of the 15 million Americans who suffer from chronic heartburn Acid Reflux, some of these tasty treats may leave […]
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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 […]
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Acid reflux usually occurs when a donut shaped muscle at the bottom of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) doesn’t operate properly. Normally, the LES prevents the backflow of acid by tightening up after swallowing. However, when people have acid reflux, the LES becomes relaxed and weak, which allows acid and the stomach […]
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 […]
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