Posted on December 26, 2007 in Latest News
The most common and painful symptom of Hiatal Hernia is severe heatburn. Therefore diet for Hiatal Hernia should be more effective in treating heatburn too. This article will help you to find solutions for both the problems.
Hiatal hernia is a state in which part of the stomach enlarges upwards into the chest through the hiatus (opening). This results to acid leak in the stomach which in turn causes heartburn.
Healthy Eating in Hiatal Hernia:
Given below are some diet tips that will help you to remain healthy in this disease. These are:
Other important considerations regarding the diet for Hiatal Hernia are as follows:
Loose More to Gain More
Obesity, especially surplus fat on the abdomen and chest, is a common reason for the occurrence of Hiatal Hernia, and heatburn in the long run. Therefore try to loose more weight, if indeed you want relief from Hiatal Hernia.
Say no to Large Meals
A large meal induces the stomach to produce more acid. Therefore it is advisable to go for 4 to 6 large meals in a day. This will reduce your chances of Hiatal Hernia.
Avoid Acidic Food
Try to avoid acidic food items.
Fight out Fatty and Spicy Food
Spicy/fried and fatty food leads to indigestion and should be avoided or eaten in moderation. Therefore it is advisable to avoid full-fat cheese, butter, mayonnaise, salami, sausages and meat pies. Among spices you should avoid chili peppers, black pepper, mustard and other hot spices, raw onions and garlic.
Cut down Carbonated Drinks
Carbonated or fizzy soft drinks increase the chances of Hiatal Hernia and heartburn. Rather you can go for water, tender coconut water, herbal tea or diluted non-citrus fruit juices. These drinks are very helpful for your health and help you to maintain the liquid balance too.
Supplement your Diet with Soluble Fiber
If your diet does not contain soluble then it may lead you to Constipation. Constipation in turn puts extra pressure on abdominal muscles and increases the risk of Hiatal Hernia and heartburn. To prevent this try to eat more high-fiber foods like apples, oats, pears, dried apricots and green vegetables.
Other Digestive Tips
For digestive problems like heartburn, some dietitians and doctors recommend patients to eat or cook with digestion-friendly aromatic herbs like camomile, basil, dill,caraway, fennel, thyme and rosemary . They also recommend you to have a glass/cup of herbal tea to reduce acidity.
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