Apples For Acid Reflux?

Alkaline or Acid?

Apples for acid reflux. Many  nutrional therapist claim that apples act as a natural antacid and list them into a category of 'alkaline forming foods'. That is a strange assumption, since apples contain a strong acid, called 'malic acid'. This acid is commonly used as a flavor in foods like potato chips and candy to give them a sour taste. 

     

Are Therapists Wrong About Apples?

Since apples are a food that is naturally acidic, they are not able to 'neutralize' your stomach content. On the other hand, we can not ignore that so many heartburn patients report an apple as the ideal heartburn cure. Some people peel an apple in the morning and eat a slice of it to balance their stomach whenever they feel there stomach burning.    

At this point, there is no scientific proof for apples as a remedy for acid reflux. That is because no studies have been done to examine the effectiveness of apples for acid reflux.

... Still, the fact remains that lots of people eat apples to get relief from their heartburn....

     

Truth About Apples For Acid Reflux

It is definitely a good idea to eat apples if you have heartburn.  Here's why:

• A raw apple needs a lot of chewing before swallowing. The delicious mix between naturally present sugars and acid, stimulates saliva production. Saliva has the capacity to neutralize acid because it contains digestive enzymes. The more saliva is formed, the more digestive enzymes are swallowed, assisting your stomach to digest your stomach content.

• Apples are the most popular healthy alternative for high-calorie candy bars like twix or snickers. An apple digests easily because it contains no fat, no gluten and only a few calories.

• Your stomach juices become less liquid when your eat something. If your stomach is upset, an apple brings relief because you add something denser to your stomach. A stomach content that is less liquid, will more easily stay inside your stomach. Because an apple is easy digestible, it is able to pass without provoking heartburn itself.

• In spite of what many people think, acid reflux can caused by low stomach acid. Your stomach's digestive enzymes require enough stomach acid in order to perform their job. It is possible that your stomach produces sufficient acid to cause heartburn, but not enough for good digestion. By eating an apple for acid reflux, you make your stomach content more sour. This supports the digestive enzymes that empty your stomach.   

   

Time Your Apple For Acid Reflux

Apples are good for your stomach. When to eat them?

• Eating an apple right after a heavy meal won't do you much good. If you have an apple for dessert, it just sits on top of your meal, filling a stomach that is already too full. Too much of a good thing is… still too much. So an apple for dessert provokes heartburn rather than solving it. Of course, if you must have a dessert and you have to choose between an apple or a chocolate cake for dessert, the apple will do less harm…
• The best way to start your day is drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach. Give water a couple of minutes to 'clean' your stomach and then eat piece of fruit. This can be an apple, a kiwi or any other that you like. Fruit on an empty stomach passes quickly and will not give you heartburn. An apple can be the ideal starter that provides you with energy without stomach troubles.
• If you have histamine intolerance, apples are better than kiwi's or bananas because they don't contain any histamine
  
• If you want to stop acid reflux with apples, you need to eat them between your meals. Your apple makes your stomach content less liquid which helps to keep the acid content inside.

An Apple A Day Keeps Reflux Away!

As you can see, there are several reasons to eat apples for acid reflux. 

Apples have a beneficial impact on your stomach and are the ideal snack if you have acid reflux!

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