Challenge Meal Hiatal Hernia and GERD

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Challenge MealHiatal Hernia and GERD

• Robyn Ringler
• March 1, 2005

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Challenge Meal Hiatal Hernia and GERD

• Challenges
• Specific diet restrictions i.e. chocolate,
  coffee, peppermint, greasy or spicy foods, tomato
  products, alcohol
• Weight reduction to relieve abdominal pressure
• Early, light dinner to avoid late night reflux
• Addressing the Challenge
• Frequent, small meals
• Low fat meals with variety
• High fiber foods to improve digestion
• Avoid foods which cause over production of
  digestive gas i.e. broccoli, beans, onions,
  carbonated beverages
• Limit lactose products which elicit acid
  production
• Increase liquid intake to promote salvia
  production
• Sources www.webMD.com American College of
  Gastroenterology www.acg.gi.org

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Menu Analysis

• Breakfast
• Chilled Apple Juice
• Whole Grain Calcium Enriched Cereal with Enriched
  Rice Milk
• Snack
• Sliced Apple with Peanut Butter
• Water
• Lunch
• Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread with Lettuce
  and Cucumbers
• Mixed Greens Salad, Pecans, Chopped Peppers and
  Carrots Topped with Honey Mustard Dressing
• Sliced Peaches
• Water
• Snack
• Yogurt with Fruit and Granola
• Water
• Dinner
• Sirloin Tip Steak Smothered in Portabella
  Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers
• Baked Potato Stuffed with Yogurt and Chives
• Steamed Cauliflower with Italian Herbs
• Toasted Italian Bread with Melted Butter and
  Garlic