The Acid Reflux Solution
Jorge E. Rodriguez, MD
The Acid Reflux Solution
2012. Ten Speed Press, Emeryville, CA
If you've never experienced heartburn you surely know someone who has. More than 50 million Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Nexium, a powerful antacid and the second most popular drug in the country, can have serious and dangerous medical consequences if used more than six weeks in a row. As Dr. Rodriguez cautions in his cookbook and lifestyle guide The Acid Reflux Solution, "Anyone popping even ordinary antacids…had better be sure they need them." Instead, Rodriguez (himself a previous acid reflux sufferer) offers a plan for naturally healing GERD. Simple lifestyle modifications such as: Chew your food well, eat slowly, and drink before or after meals are a snap to implement. 100 easy to make dishes include butternut squash risotto, turkey shepherd's pie and blueberry-mango parfaits. Low in saturated fat and high in fiber, the recipes make weight loss an added benefit.
