10 GERD Diet Foods
GERD Diet Food #2: Bananas
Bananas are an edible fruit that can be used in desserts or cooking. Variable in size and color, the fruit is elongated and curved with flesh that is rich in starch. Bananas contain water, carbohydrates, protein, and a negligible amount of fat. It can help those with GERD by coating the esophageal lining and help to combat discomfort. It also helps prevent indigestion due to their fiber.
Pectin, a substance that can be found in bananas is also beneficial as it aids to move the stomach contents through the gastrointestinal tract. It is also a mucilaginous substance that helps to soothe the mucosal lining of the esophagus.
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