JAKARTA - For people with GERD, paying attention to the food consumed every day is very important. If you consume food carelessly, it can trigger symptoms of GERD to recur continuously even though you have been taking medication regularly.
With the right and friendly food choices, the body will respond with calmer and more comfortable digestion. Here are some recommended foods that are good for GERD sufferers and help prevent symptoms from recurring.
1. Lean meat
Quoted from the Cleveland Clinic, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, lean meat such as skinless chicken breasts, fish, and low-fat beef cuts are safer for the stomach. This type of protein does not last long in the stomach, so the risk of acid reflux is smaller.
However, the way it is cooked has a big impact. It is best to choose the method of roasting, boiling, steaming compared to frying, because it will help you get enough protein intake without adding fat that triggers GERD.
2. Non-citrus fruit
GERD sufferers are encouraged to consume non-citrus fruits, such as bananas, melons, papaya, apples, because they are more friendly to the stomach. These fruits have a lower acidity level, so they do not irritate the esophagus that can trigger GERD relapse.
3. Egg whites
If you consume eggs, GERD sufferers are advised to consume the white part. This is because the yolk contains higher fat which can slow down digestion.
Egg whites are lighter and easier to digest by the stomach. By processing egg whites into boiled eggs or omelets without oil, you can get a convenient source of protein without having to worry about GERD coming back.
4. High fiber vegetables
Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, carrots, chickpeas, and boiled potatoes are rich in natural fiber. Fiber can help smooth the movement of food in the digestive tract, so that stomach acid does not accumulate for too long.
When digestion is smoother, the pressure on the stomach will be reduced. In addition, vegetables are also low in fat and low in sugar, so they rarely trigger reflux.
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