Here are 10 tips you can try to prevent GERD.
1. Lose weight.
2. Avoid foods known to cause reflux. If you’re at risk for GERD, avoid:
- Fatty foods
- Spicy foods
- Acidic foods, like tomatoes and citrus
- Mint
- Chocolate
- Onions
- Coffee or any caffeinated beverage
- Carbonated beverages
3. Eat smaller meals.
4. Don’t lie down after eating.
5. Elevate your bed.
6. Review your medications.
7. Quit smoking.
8. Cut back on alcohol.
9. Wear loose-fitting clothes.
10. Try a gluten-free diet.
source ‘”https://www.everydayhealth.com/gerd/preventing.aspx’
