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 check list:
POULTRY
- chicken breast (skinless, grilled)
- turkey (fresh, ground or roasted)
- hamburger meat
- beef (sirloin)
- egg whites
- tuna (in water, canned or seared)
- tofu
- (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 AND 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)
NONDAIRY MILK (SUBSTITUTE)
- almond milk
- soy milk
- rice milk
- coconut 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
- 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, onions, tomatoes, citrus fruit, vinegar, garlic, mint, and chocolate
ascorbic acid, citrus acid
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