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02/28/2019

Living with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can not only affect your everyday life, but it can also be extremely stressful when it comes social activities!

Here are a few tips that allow you to still enjoy social events while staying within your food restrictions.

EAT BEFOREHAND-

If you know that you will be attending an upcoming event it’s always helpful to eat before hand, which would help lessen cravings for certain foods that would ultimately do your body harm.

FIND OUT THE MENU-

Sometimes something as simple as asking the host what foods will be on the menu can help a great deal! It allows you to know whether or not you should eat ahead of time, or to even let them know what dietary restrictions you may have. Which brings us to our last tip.

SPEAK UP-

Most of us don’t like to ‘burden’ anyone with our restrictions but many times we have found that family and friends love being able to modify and/or offer other dishes that may suit your needs if it means you are able to go and enjoy yourself! So don’t be afraid to let them know!

Planning ahead can make all the difference!
What are some ways YOU handle eating at social functions with GERD or any other dietary restrictions?

02/25/2019

Here is a short list of sweets & dessert dietary guidelines to follow if you've been diagnosed with GERD:

Angel food cake, sponge cake, low-fat cookies, gelatin, fruit-based desserts, sherbet, fruit ice, reduced-fat ice cream, pudding or custard made with 1% or 2% low-fat milk, fat-free pudding, sugar, honey, jam, jelly, molasses, maple syrup, hard candy, & marshmallows are generally considered safe. Possible trigger foods include all other pies, cookies, and cakes, ice cream, any desserts containing chocolate frosting, whole milk pudding, pastries, coconut, cream-filled candies, nuts, chocolate, spearmint, & peppermint.

02/23/2019

The key to living with GERD is to not ignore it. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce or even stop uncomfortable symptoms. Left untreated, however, GERD can cause permanent damage to the esophagus.

02/20/2019

Here is a short list of fruits & veggie dietary guidelines to follow if you've been diagnosed with GERD:

Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits as tolerated, juices (any except those listed as trigger foods), plain fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables prepared without added fat are generally considered safe. Possible trigger foods include orange, lemon, lime, tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, fried or creamed vegetables, tomatoes and tomato products, onions, & vegetable juices.

02/17/2019

If you suspect that certain foods may trigger or worsen your symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), try keeping a one-week daily diary of your food and share the information with your doctor during your next visit. It may help to gain a better understanding of your symptoms and how to treat them more effectively. 👌

02/14/2019

Here is a short list of meat & meat substitute dietary guidelines to follow if you've been diagnosed with GERD:

Well-cooked lean meat, poultry (without skin), fish (fresh or water-packed), lean pork,
shellfish, low-fat luncheon meats and cheeses, low-fat hot dogs, tofu, dried beans and peas (includes fat-free refried beans), eggs are generally considered safe.
Possible trigger foods include Fried versions of meat, poultry, fish, or eggs; regular
luncheon meats, hot dogs, sausages, refried beans, & nuts.

02/11/2019

When diagnosed with GERD certain lifestyle changes need to be made in order to reduce the reflux of stomach fluid into the esophagus. First being maintaining or reaching a healthy weight, since excess weight increases stomach pressure. Also, it's recommended to eat small, frequent meals as large meals may increase stomach pressure, and therefore reflux.

02/09/2019

Here is a short bread & cereal dietary guideline to follow if you've been diagnosed with GERD:

Plain (with or without whole grain flour) bread, cereals, rolls, and crackers, pancakes,
waffles, muffins made with low-fat ingredients, bagels, corn tortillas
are generally considered safe. Possible trigger foods include Breads and cereals
prepared with high-fat ingredients such as croissants, biscuits, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
muffins, granola, pizza, & french toast.

02/06/2019

If you've been diagnosed with GERD, we recommend to wait at least three hours before you lie down after a meal. Gravity normally helps keep acid reflux from developing. When you eat a meal and then stretch out for a nap, you're taking gravity out of the equation. As a result, acid more easily presses against the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and flows into the esophagus. This results in that uncomfortable heartburn sensation that'll keeps you up all night.

02/03/2019

Here is a short milk & dairy dietary guidelines to follow if you've been diagnosed with GERD:

Fat-free, low-fat, and reduced-fat milk, low-fat buttermilk, low-fat or fat-free yogurt,
soy milk, & low-fat cottage cheese are generally considered safe. Possible trigger foods include whole milk, chocolate milk, chocolate shakes or drinks,
milkshakes, whole milk fat yogurt, whole milk fat (4%) cottage cheese, & full-fat cheese.

01/31/2019

If you've just been diagnosed with celiac disease, try using this time as an opportunity to improve your overall diet by choosing simple, nutritious, unprocessed foods. At the same time, buy some prepared items, like frozen pizzas, pasta, soups, pretzels and other favorite snacks. Having these on hand will keep you from feeling deprived and help you avoid the temptation to cheat. You'd regret it in the long run, trust us. Make sure to try a few different brands to figure out which ones you like best. You’ll also want to start making friends with your oven. Stock up on some gluten-free baking mixes and a reliable all-purpose gluten-free flour blend you can interchange in your established recipes. Just because you are now eating a gluten-free diet doesn’t mean you don’t have the right to enjoy delicious meals!

01/30/2019

At Gastroenterology Associates, your health is our No. 1 concern. That’s why we remind our patients when it’s time for them to get screened for colon cancer. For those patients who’ve had a colonoscopy before, it’s critical that you continue to follow-up. If you're over 40 and have not had a colonoscopy before, we recommend you make this a priority. Colon cancer is 90 percent curable if detected early, and experts predict 30,000 lives could be saved each year if everyone 40 and over got tested, as well as those who have a history of polyps. To schedule your appointment or find out more information, please call (352) 732-8905.

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1901 SE 18th Avenue, Ste 400
Ocala, FL
34471

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.gaocala.com/

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