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What is the best tea to have while having gerd? I’m trying to be really strict on it not having anything that will trigger acid reflux

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Smithville, MO

I just found out the other day that I have Gerd. I thought maybe I was having a hard time swallowing because of my anxiety.
Finally, after two years, I have gotten a diagnosis has anybody else have Gerd? What are the portion sizes that you would use for fruits, vegetables, cottage cheese, meats, and broths?

May 17
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I heard that lemon is one of the things I need to stay away from and how often can I eat those serving of fruit vegetables and meat?

May 17
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First off, congratulations on finally getting some answers after two years — that's a relief, even if GERD wasn't the news you were hoping for! You're definitely not alone. A MyObesityTeam member shared: "When my GERD is bad, the acid causes severe burning sensations in my throat, nose, eyes, and on my lips. It takes quite Show Full Answer

First off, congratulations on finally getting some answers after two years — that's a relief, even if GERD wasn't the news you were hoping for! You're definitely not alone. A MyObesityTeam member shared: "When my GERD is bad, the acid causes severe burning sensations in my throat, nose, eyes, and on my lips. It takes quite some time to get back on track."

When it comes to tea, ginger tea and lemon and honey tea (warm water with lemon and honey) are two soothing options that may help neutralize stomach acid. Just be sure to avoid peppermint tea — it's actually a known trigger for acid reflux despite feeling soothing! For portion sizes, smaller meals are key with GERD. Large meals put pressure on the valve between your stomach and esophagus, which can trigger reflux. Here are some general guidelines:

- Fruits — About ½ cup per serving; stick to non-citrus options like banana, melon, or cantaloupe
- Vegetables — About ½ to 1 cup per serving; choose low-acid options like asparagus, carrots, or sweet potato
- Cottage cheese — About ¼ to ½ cup; always choose nonfat or low-fat
- Lean meats — About 3 oz (roughly the size of a deck of cards)
- Broths — About 1 cup; choose low-sodium options

Breaking larger meals into smaller portions throughout the day is a great strategy. Eating slowly and not lying down for 3–4 hours after eating also makes a big difference!

Always check with your doctor or a registered dietitian to get a plan tailored specifically to you.

May 17

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