GERD

Things to AVOID in Diet:

1. Soda- Carbonation can exacerbate symptoms

2. Caffeinated products- coffee, tea, soda, chocolate

3. Spicy Foods

4. Tomato Sauce

5. Ketchup- acidic

6. Orange juice, grapefruit juice, grape juice- acidic

Things to Remember:

1. Last meal should be 3 or more hours prior to sleeping. Only water the last 3 hours before bedtime to allow for digestion.

2. Elevate head of the bed 30 degrees.