Struggling with reflux and not sure what to eat? Let’s simplify it! Reflux triggers are tricky—what bothers one person might not affect another. That’s why I teach two golden rules in my clinic: 1️. Keep a food diary to identify YOUR unique triggers. 2️. Focus on a diet low in simple sugars to reduce reflux episodes. Simple Sugars to Avoid: 🍬 Candy, soda, cookies 🥤 Sweetened yogurt, flavored coffees 🥪 Hidden sources: granola bars, sugary cereals Better Choices with Complex Carbs: 🌾 Oatmeal,

Acid reflux, bloating after meals, feeling heavy or overly full, frequent burping - most people assume this means too much stomach acid. BUT low stomach acid can cause very similar symptoms. Your stomach needs a highly acidic environment (roughly pH 1.5–3) to properly break down protein and support normal digestion. When acid is too low, digestion can slow, food can linger longer than it should, and pressure can build - which may feel like reflux. In these cases, suppressing acid isn’t always th