PART III – Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux)

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:

“Derma-E” – is another brand which I came across, sold at Whole Foods which works just as well!

Hi! Dietary changes absolutely helped. Initially had a cough that would not go away, with a lump sensation in my throat that made it impossible at times to eat a meal. Once I learned what foods were inflammatory and removed them from my diet it made an immense difference. Was also under the guidance of a dr to take a stronger form of Zantac to bring down the inflammation for a small period of time. Only infomed to take it if necessary prior to a meal I know would potentially cause reflux. I do have a pillow wedge that helps to keep my head above my stomach just to prevent any unknown refluxing at night. After a few years I am now able to incorporate foods that were on the do not consume list but should a symptom reappear I go right back to a healing phase food list until I can tolerate certain foods again.

2 replies on “PART III – Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux)”

Hey there! Been reading your posts about LPR and have to say they are very helpful. I feel like I have had LPR for quite some time, but it has gotten worse recently. I was drinking, a lot of coffee, going to cut that out also a lot of fatty foods. How would you say that you have been doing once you made all of the dietary changes? Do you take any medication‘s or do any other lifestyle changes like raising the head of your bed? By what percentage would you say that your symptoms are better?