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Your Guide to GERD

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Updated February 13, 2012

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Good Foods / Bad Foods

You need to know what foods are safe, and avoid the foods that can trigger your heartburn. You need to know how to prepare your foods to avoid heartburn-triggering ingredients.

Safe Foods For Heartburn Sufferers
The foods listed in this table are the most common foods that are usually pretty safe for heartburn sufferers to eat.

Foods Okay In Moderation
The foods listed in this table are foods that you may be able to enjoy occasionally, in moderation.

Foods To Avoid
The foods listed in this table are the most common foods that can produce heartburn.

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Recipes For Heartburn Sufferers
These recipes that will help heartburn-sufferers prepare food that will aide in good digestion. It isn't just the foods you select that help you with the heartburn. It is also important how the foods are prepared. Categories of recipes include:

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Meal Plans For Heartburn Sufferers

Weekly Menus - Index
These charts are arranged Sunday through Saturday. These are suggestions only, and not the only foods you may be able to eat. You can add or subtract foods according to your preferences and what may or may not be your heartburn triggers.

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