Are Eggs Good for Acid Reflux? How I Eat Them Without Heartburn
Eggs were one of the first foods I got confused about. Some lists said eggs were a safe breakfast. Others put them on the “avoid” list. And I’d had plenty of mornings where a plate of eggs left me burning by mid-morning. I’ve had acid reflux for 19 years, I have a BS in Nutrition […]
Best Drinks for Acid Reflux: What I Drink and What I Skip
For years I paid close attention to what I ate and almost none to what I drank. Then I started writing it all down, and I realized that some of my worst reflux days started in a cup, not on a plate. I’ve had acid reflux for 19 years. I have a BS in Nutrition […]
Is Oatmeal Good for Acid Reflux? How I Make It Gentle
If you asked me which breakfast got me through my worst reflux years, I’d answer right away: a warm bowl of oatmeal. Coffee and orange juice were out, and greasy breakfasts were out too. Oatmeal stayed. I’ve had acid reflux for 19 years. I have a BS in Nutrition from the University of Florida, and […]
Is Banana Good for Acid Reflux? What I Learned
When my reflux was at its worst, breakfast felt like a minefield. Orange juice burned. Coffee burned. Even some “healthy” smoothies burned. One of the few foods I could count on was a plain banana. The one thing I never skipped in 19 years Every night, I drank a cup of Barrett’s Tea, a caffeine-free […]
Silent Reflux (LPR) Foods: What I Eat and What I Avoid
For a long time, I didn’t think my throat had anything to do with my reflux. I had the classic heartburn, sure. But I also had a scratchy throat every morning, a voice that sounded hoarse by lunch, and a constant need to clear my throat that drove my family crazy. It took me a […]
Are Tomatoes Bad for Acid Reflux? What 19 Years of Heartburn Taught Me
For years, spaghetti night was my favorite night of the week. It was also the night I’d be propped up on pillows at 2 a.m. with my chest burning. I’ve had acid reflux for 19 years. I have a BS in Nutrition from the University of Florida, and I was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus. My […]
Barrett’s Esophagus Breakfast Ideas: What I Actually Eat in the Morning
Breakfast used to be the meal I dreaded. After 19 years of reflux, I knew the pattern: orange juice, coffee, a greasy breakfast sandwich, and by 10 a.m. my chest and throat were burning. When I was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus, I took a hard look at my mornings. I have a BS in Nutrition […]
Barrett’s Esophagus Foods to Avoid: What I Limit and What I Eat Instead
When my doctor told me I had Barrett’s esophagus, I went home and stared into my fridge. Here’s exactly what I did: I changed what and when I ate, worked on my weight and my sleep, followed my doctor’s plan, and drank a cup of Barrett’s Tea every single night. I have a BS in […]
Barrett’s Esophagus Cancer Risk: What the Numbers Really Mean
By Jay Holt, BS in Nutrition (University of Florida) If you just heard the word “Barrett’s” and went straight to a search bar, take a breath. I’ve lived with acid reflux for 19 years and with Barrett’s esophagus myself, and I want to walk you through what the research actually says about Barrett’s esophagus cancer […]
Why Acid Reflux Gets Worse at Night (GERD Tips)
If your days are mostly manageable but evenings and nights feel like a different story — burning in the chest, sour regurgitation, coughing when you lie down, or waking with a bitter taste — you’re describing a pattern countless people with GERD know well. Nighttime reflux isn’t “in your head.” Gravity, meal timing, sleep […]