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]]> by: Get Healthy Staff http://blogs.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/gethealthyclarkcounty/2009/06/29/%e2%80%9cwhat-are-the-benefits-of-rice-milk-and-almond-milk-and-how-do-they-compare-to-each-other%e2%80%9d/#comment-1512 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:17:46 +0000 http://blogs.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/gethealthyclarkcounty/2009/06/29/%e2%80%9cwhat-are-the-benefits-of-rice-milk-and-almond-milk-and-how-do-they-compare-to-each-other%e2%80%9d/#comment-1512 It is true that medical nutrition therapy can help control the symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by the reflux of gastric juices from the stomach back into the esophagus, causing pain and discomfort in the form of heartburn. Some foods aggravate the condition, for example high-fat foods, alcohol, caffeine, pepper, chocolate, peppermint and spearmint, among others. There are also some lifestyle tips that can help, like exercising regularly, wearing loose-fitting clothes, not smoking, waiting 3 hours to lie down after a meal, raising the head of your bed 6-9 inches, eating several small meals throughout the day, and eating your meals while sitting down and in a calm environment. As for using plant based milk instead of cow’s milk, the advantage may be due to the lower fat content, although you can drink nonfat cow’s milk as well and avoid fat altogether. If lactose (the sugar component of cow’s milk) is the problem, then that could be another reason for a plant based milk product. However, cow’s milk is part of an alkaline-ash diet, and conversely meat products are emphasized in acid-ash diets; both of these diets influence the urinary pH. In order to reduce stomach acid secretions avoid high fat foods and large amounts of protein. Acidic foods irritate GERD patients because they cause pain to an already irritated and inflamed esophagus. This is general information only, so if you need more individualized information for specific medical concerns please consult with a Registered Dietitian. You can find a directory at http://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/chronic_disease/pdfs/snda_directory.pdf Aurora Buffington, MS, RD It is true that medical nutrition therapy can help control the symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by the reflux of gastric juices from the stomach back into the esophagus, causing pain and discomfort in the form of heartburn. Some foods aggravate the condition, for example high-fat foods, alcohol, caffeine, pepper, chocolate, peppermint and spearmint, among others. There are also some lifestyle tips that can help, like exercising regularly, wearing loose-fitting clothes, not smoking, waiting 3 hours to lie down after a meal, raising the head of your bed 6-9 inches, eating several small meals throughout the day, and eating your meals while sitting down and in a calm environment.

As for using plant based milk instead of cow’s milk, the advantage may be due to the lower fat content, although you can drink nonfat cow’s milk as well and avoid fat altogether. If lactose (the sugar component of cow’s milk) is the problem, then that could be another reason for a plant based milk product. However, cow’s milk is part of an alkaline-ash diet, and conversely meat products are emphasized in acid-ash diets; both of these diets influence the urinary pH. In order to reduce stomach acid secretions avoid high fat foods and large amounts of protein. Acidic foods irritate GERD patients because they cause pain to an already irritated and inflamed esophagus.

This is general information only, so if you need more individualized information for specific medical concerns please consult with a Registered Dietitian. You can find a directory at http://gethealthyclarkcounty.org/chronic_disease/pdfs/snda_directory.pdf

Aurora Buffington, MS, RD

]]> by: Get Healthy Staff http://blogs.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/gethealthyclarkcounty/2009/06/29/%e2%80%9cwhat-are-the-benefits-of-rice-milk-and-almond-milk-and-how-do-they-compare-to-each-other%e2%80%9d/#comment-1511 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:16:57 +0000 http://blogs.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/blog/gethealthyclarkcounty/2009/06/29/%e2%80%9cwhat-are-the-benefits-of-rice-milk-and-almond-milk-and-how-do-they-compare-to-each-other%e2%80%9d/#comment-1511 I have severe GERD or Gastro Esophagial Reflux Disease and has been advised by a nutritionist to shift to plant based milk instead of cow’s milk. The reason is purely biochemistry - plant milk like almond milk is alkaline while animal milk is acidic as all meat and other animal products are acidic or acid-forming foods. I’m a chemist and I’m persuaded by this scientifically-sound reasoning. Any comment on this? I have severe GERD or Gastro Esophagial Reflux Disease and has been advised by a nutritionist to shift to plant based milk instead of cow’s milk. The reason is purely biochemistry - plant milk like almond milk is alkaline while animal milk is acidic as all meat and other animal products are acidic or acid-forming foods. I’m a chemist and I’m persuaded by this scientifically-sound reasoning. Any comment on this?

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