Why fatty meals out of all foods that cause acid reflux?
Fatty meals are considered the most aggravating foods that can cause or worsen heartburn. They are widely used as an additive ingredient or a frying medium in the cooking process of most meals. They also make food more palatable, having a special flavor. Fats in addition are a common constituent of delicious milk products as ice cream and favorable sweets like dough-nut which we all like.
Their contribution to acid reflux is multi-factorial. They are known to lower resting pressures of the lower esophageal sphincter and cause its relaxation resulting in acid reflux. Fatty foods release enterogastrone, a local hormone that inhibits motility of the stomach, consequently food stays longer and pressure builds up inside the stomach with the increased possibility of reflux. As they keep food longer, it stimulates the production of more acid and digestive enzymes.
People, used to consume large amounts of fat are also obese and that adds more to the risk.
So how to reduce fat in our meals?
1- Choosing the source of protein: fish and poultry should be the preferred proteins of animal source and dry beans or peas the source of plant proteins. Don't forget to remove poultry's skin before cooking.
2- Choosing the way of cooking: boiling and broiling instead of frying.
3- Choosing low fat versions: skimmed milk instead of whole milk
Avoid ground beef, chicken nuggets, buffalo wings, smashed potato, french fries, cottage cheese and corn chips.
Make up your mind and relieve your heartburn.
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