Reflux Gourmet Blog
Where we strive to bring together information, ideas, and comfort to our Reflux Gourmet community.
Swallowing in Africa
From lauded clinician, to cancer survivor, to stranger in a strange land – Dr. Lisa Evangalista shares the journey that taught her the world is only changed when it changes you.
Go Ahead, Have Some Tomato Sauce
Adding the right ingredients can make all the difference. Samara Kaufmann Aviv, MA, co-author of The Acid Watcher Cookbook, summarizes simple, effective methods to make favorite foods work again. “I started to wonder why dishes that contained very acidic substances, which I had eaten while “cheating” – such as hummus (lemon juice), guacamole (lime juice) and creamy tomato sauce (canned tomatoes), didn’t cause me to have symptoms.”
Functional vs. Confectionary Gum: “Chews” Wisely
Unlike the confectionary (or candy) gum on any convenience store shelf, functional gum is chewing gum that contains active ingredients to help certain conditions – currently ranging from fatigue, nicotine cravings, and dry mouth to reflux!
OZEMPIC & GERD
The effects of Ozempic and Wegovy on weight loss can be dramatic. In a recent randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, the mean weight loss with once-weekly subcutaneous 2.4 mg semaglutide was nearly 15% after 17 months of treatment. Like all things that seem too good to be true, the nearly magical effects of semaglutide come at a cost.
‘Tis the Season…for Chewing Gum?
What seems like such a simple and insignificant activity has proven to be an essential tool for providing relief from acid reflux and stress.
Reflux Friendly Recipe: Winter Vegetable Bisque with Turmeric and Ginger
So many ingredients in our cupboards hold long established powers of protection and healing.