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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.

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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!