Suffering From GERD Like Maia Estianty? These 6 Foods That Can Help Lower High Stomach Acid

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JAKARTA - Through an upload on her Instagram account, singer Maia Estianty reported that she had GERD. Quoted from Mayo Clinic, Monday, March 28, GERD stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. This disease occurs when stomach acid rises into the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach or esophagus. This rise in stomach acid irritates the walls of the esophagus, causing it to feel hot and stinging.

The type of food you eat plays a big role in determining whether or not GERD will recur. For that, you need to be smart in choosing the contents of the plate so that GERD prevention can be done better.

For those of you who suffer from GERD like Maia Estianty, the following VOI provides a list of foods that are good for GERD sufferers, according to WebMD.

Chicken breast

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Containing zero percent fat and rich in protein, chicken breast is quite easy to digest by the body. To be healthier, you can consume skinless chicken breast cooked by grilling or stir-frying.

Ginger

This rhizome can help soothe stomach pain due to GERD. You can consume it by brewing it with warm water. If you want more flavor, you should add honey.

Watermelon

Watermelon, cantaloupe, and melon are low-acid fruits that will not trigger GERD symptoms. These fruits can also hydrate the body well because of the high water content in them.

Brown rice

Looking for a side dish that won't make stomach acid worse? Try brown rice. Brown rice is a complex carbohydrate, which means it takes longer to digest than simple carbohydrates such as white rice, pastries, or sugary drinks and is better for patients with high stomach acid. The extra fiber contained in brown rice has proven to be more helpful than regular rice.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal (Margarita Zueva/Unsplash)

Breakfast with side dishes of bacon, sausage, pancakes, donuts, and french fries can worsen stomach acid conditions. Oatmeal is a better choice because it has a lot of fiber that will keep you full and enough to provide energy for hours. Just add fresh fruit in your oatmeal for more benefits.

Potato

Tubers such as potatoes, carrots, and radishes are very good for GERD sufferers. Potatoes are rich in healthy complex carbohydrates and easily digestible fiber. Just don't cook it with onions or garlic, because they can irritate your stomach.