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Hiatal hernia diet

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Hiatus Hernia, more known as “hiatal hernia” occurs when esophagus connects to stomach and pushes hiatus in diaphragm and into the chest cavity area.  Chest pain and heartburn are common symptoms of hiatal hernia. The symptoms occur due to stomach acid or food that comes back into esophagus. The best way to treat this disease is to implement healthy hiatal hernia diet.

Hiatal Hernia Diet

A healthy hiatal hernia diet includes foods that don’t cause increased production of stomach acids. In this way, digestion system of the patient improves. Foods that contain high volume of alkaline are best in this regard. Few hiatal hernia patients have low stomach acid. In this case, a patient should consume natural remedies such as herbs.

Hiatal hernia patients can benefit from consumption of honey, milk, bananas, ginger, apple cider vinegar, papaya, tea and primrose oil.

Liquids and Foods to Avoid

–    Spicy Foods
–    Acidic Foods
–    Alcohol
–    Coffee

By following the below mentioned hiatal hernia diet plan you can actually escape from this critical disease. Here is the complete solution:

  • Before taking a meal, drink a lot of water.
  • Don’t sleep or lie down after having a meal.
  • Take dinner at least 2 hours before bed time.
  • Don’t bend over after eating a meal.
  • Smoking should be quitted or restricted to a certain level that does not harm.
  • Avoid hard drinks.

Hiatal Hernia Diet Solution

  1. Patients should have an intake of 4 to 6 small meals a day.
  2. Parsley as a salad should be consumed daily.
  3. Avoid exercise that puts stress on abdominal muscles.
  4. Fresh apple juice, banana, green beans, carrot, peas, cabbage, chicken breasts and fish are good for hiatal hernia patients.
  5. Sour cream, fat free cookies, soy cheese, low fat salad, jelly beans, cereal and pretzels are allowed.
  6. Breakfast should be based on skimmed milk or fresh juice along cereal.
  7. Mineral water should be considered as the primary option.

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