Q: What are specific foods that may make the reflux worse and better (eg are tomatoes are problem)? My husband suffers from GERD, and finds that drinking hot but drinkable water can settle his stomach.
The problem with foods is that it seems like it varies with everyone. There is a list of foods that it is generally best to avoid especially at first when you are trying to determine what is making things worse. Jennifer Rackley is a dietitian on this site and both she and her children have issues with GERD. She has written a lot about the GERD diet.
I have found that my best solution is to track my symptoms and what I'm eating to see if I see any trends. That way I can find the foods that are problematic for me. (Like bananas are on no list but cause me severe heart burn????)
Best of Luck - Stephanie
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