Find the Right Fuel: Food, Acid Reflux, and IBS

Roberta Mittman | 05-25-2010 | Digestive System | Viewed: 291 |

Article Summary Changing our habits isn’t easy. To keep yourself motivated and gauge your progress, try keeping a food journal. Journaling can help you acknowledge and overcome feelings of connection to foods that may not be the best for you.

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So you’ve read the material about which foods are most likely to cause or aggravate your symptoms of acid reflux and IBS. You know the mechanics of your body’s engine, your digestive system. And you know there are things you can do to take an active role in how your engine works. But maybe you’re still having a hard time taking that first step.

It’s true that changing our habits isn’t easy. It may even seem like an impossible task at first. Let me assure you: You CAN do this!

One great way to keep yourself motivated and gauge your progress is to keep a food journal during a period of "food detox." Each day, record what you eat at each meal, and later record how you feel afterward. If you’re having a hard time giving up something you love, write about it: what you love about that food, what memories or feelings you associate with it, etc. Remember, food is not just physical nourishment. Culturally and personally, we have an emotional attachment to it. Journaling can help you acknowledge and, if necessary, overcome those feelings of connection.

Here are some of the things to discuss in your food journal:

What did you eat at each meal and snack today?

What was your general state of physical and mental health at the time you ate each meal?

Did cutting out one particular item lead to immediate relief of certain symptoms?

Seeing the list of foods you ate, is there a pattern of any kind?

What times of day or week seem to trigger an urge to overeat or consume foods that don’t agree with you?

Are you experiencing any unexpected but positive “side effects” such as greater energy or a looser waistband as a result of the "food detox"?

What foods have proven hardest for you to eliminate? What detox foods act as a satisfying substitute?

It’s a challenge, but I know you’re up for it. And taking responsibility for your effort by keeping a food journal is a great first step. I’m here to help, too. Together, let’s put acid reflux and IBS to rest for good.

Roberta Mittman

The ancient saying "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" is true when it comes to addressing your health and wellness. Are you ready to make that first step? Give me a call at 212-686-0939, or visit online at RobertaMittman.com. Let me be your guide on the path to looking, feeling, and BEING the best you possibly can!

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It’s true that changing our habits isn’t easy. It may even seem like an impossible task at first. Let me assure you: You CAN do this!

One great way to keep yourself motivated and gauge your progress is to keep a food journal during a period of "food detox." Each day, record what you eat at each meal, and later record how you feel afterward. If you’re having a hard time giving up something you love, write about it: what you love about that food, what memories or feelings you associate with it, etc. Remember, food is not just physical nourishment. Culturally and personally, we have an emotional attachment to it. Journaling can help you acknowledge and, if necessary, overcome those feelings of connection.

Here are some of the things to discuss in your food journal:
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<li>What was your general state of physical and mental health at the time you ate each meal?</li>
<li>Did cutting out one particular item lead to immediate relief of certain symptoms? </li>
<li>Seeing the list of foods you ate, is there a pattern of any kind?</li>
<li>What times of day or week seem to trigger an urge to overeat or consume foods that don’t agree with you?</li>
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<li>What foods have proven hardest for you to eliminate? What detox foods act as a satisfying substitute?</li>
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It’s a challenge, but I know you’re up for it. And taking responsibility for your effort by keeping a food journal is a great first step. I’m here to help, too. Together, let’s put acid reflux and IBS to rest for good.
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