So what can one eat on this diet? Well these are ingredients that have been accepted by professionals who deal with this disease. It’s basically a high fiber + alkaline lifestyle. Do not call this a diet but a lifestyle change because it will keep the body in check where you will be in a much better state. This should basically be your shopping checklist:
Please read Part II for more information on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR).
Poultry
- chicken breast (skinless, grilled)
- turkey (fresh, ground or roasted)
- hamburger meat
- beef (sirloin)
- egg whites
- tofu
- tuna (in water, canned or seared)
- seafood – lobster, crabmeat, salmon, shrimp, sardines, cod, halibut
Vegetables
- arugula
- iceberg lettuce
- kale
- romaine lettuce
- spinach
- swiss chard
- grape tomatoes
- asparagus
- beets
- bell peppers (yellow, green, red, orange)
- bok choy
- broccoli
- cabbage
- carrots (not baby carrots)
- cauliflower
- celery
- cilantro
- corn
- cucumbers
- eggplant
- green string beans
- green peas
- mushrooms
- squash (yellow, butternut)
- potato (sweet, russet, yukon gold, red skin)
- leeks
- zucchini
- garlic / onion (sweet) – cooked not raw
Legumes
- beans (garbanzo (chickpeas), Goya)
- beans (black, Goya)
- beans (red, Goya)
- cannellini (canned, organic)
- edamame
- lentils
- lima beans
- peas (green)
- peas (black-eyed)
Herbs & Spices (to be cooked with)
- cinnamon
- ginger
- basil
- cilantro
- clove (flavor desserts and soups)
- cumin seed
- celery seed
- coriander seed
- dill
- oregano
- parsley
- rosemary
- thyme, sage, or savory
- asafetida (onion substitute)
- fennel seed (onion substitute)
- star anise (flavors desserts/soups)
- sumac (lemon flavor)
- miso
Raw Fruit
- apples (gala, red or golden delicious)
- apricots
- avocados
- bananas
- cherries
- cantaloupe
- dragon fruit
- figs
- grapes (green seedless)
- honeydew
- kiwi
- lychee
- mango
- olives (black)
- papaya
- peaches
- pears (bosc, bartlett, or forelle)
- mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries) Berries are only allowed as long as they are neutralized with almond milk.
- watermelon
- pumpkin
Dried Fruits
- dried apricots
- dates (halawi, Delilah)
- raisins (dark)
- shredded coconut
Nuts & Seeds (raw unsalted)
- almonds
- cashews
- caraway
- chia seeds
- flax seeds
- macadamia
- pecans
- pistachios
- pine nuts
- pumpkin seeds
- sesame seeds
- sunflower seeds
- walnuts
Dairy
- blue cheese
- feta cheese
- hard cheese (dublin, parmesan, asiago, mozzarella, cheddar)
- cottage cheese
- cream cheese
- yogurt (plain, Stonyfield)
- yogurt, greek (plain, Chobani or Fage)
- yogurt, almond (plain, Almond Dream)
- yogurt, soy (plain, Whole Soy & Co.)
- frozen yogurt (substitute ice cream)
Non Dairy Milk (substitute)
- coconut milk
- almond milk (unsweetened)
- rice milk
- soy milk
- oat milk
- kefir
Breads & Grains
- brown rice
- oat and wheat bran
- 100% whole-grain bread
- cinnamon raisin
- barley
- rye
- buckwheat groats
- steel-cut or old-fashioned rolled oats
- whole-grain fusilli pasta
- whole-wheat flour
- quinoa (tri-blend)
Spreads
- peanut butter (natural)
- almond butter
- tahini (sesame seed)
- butter (salted/unsalted)
Condiments
- agave nectar
- bragg’s liquid aminos
- celtic salt
- coconut oil (unprocessed and cold-pressed)
- extra virgin olive oil
- hemp protein (opt for smoothies)
- honey (menuka)
- maple syrup
- sm bottle vanilla extract
- white miso paste
Other
- vegetable broth
- carob (chips or powder)
- dark chocolate
AVOID (at all costs on any ingredient list)
caffeine, tomato sauce, citrus fruit, vinegar, onions (raw), garlic (raw), mint, chocolate – as well as anything labeled with “ascorbic acid” & “citric acid” on food labels.
Ingredients in food should have a pH of 5+ (or higher) as they are more alkaline and will not cause an inflammatory response in the body.
Skin Care
Due to acid reflux causing body wide inflammatory responses, thought for years I had eczema or psoriasis (on the scalp). Knowing now that this was not the case, I am aware of what products that really help to tame this. The Aveeno brand has the proper ingredient of “colloidal oats” across their product line which provides a well moisturized barrier the skin needs. It is simple but very effective products that help to remedy this issue.
My recommendations:
- Aveeno Baby Shampoo (for scalp)
- Aveeno Clear Complexion (face)
- Aveeno Wash
- Aveeno Daily Lotion
“Derma-E” – is another brand which I came across, sold at Whole Foods which works just as well!
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PART 1 – Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux)
PART 2 – Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux)