Dietitian Review of the Acid Watcher Diet for GERD | Acid Reflux Diet
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Thank you for all the great info. I followed this diet about 2 years ago. While it was very strict I was so sick with LPR that I would have done just about anything. This diet worked wonders for me. I could hardly swallow food before I started and was having breathing issues. I lost 19 pounds because I was eating so healthy making all of my own foods from scratch and strictly following portions and making sure to not overeat. I am no longer in the maintenance phase and added other foods back in that don’t irritate my reflux.
Thank you for commenting. I've just been diagnosed and needed to read this.
I’m so glad this is out there for people just picking up the book. I wish it was for me six months ago when I was literally crying every day, feeling like I was in food prison.
Thank you Molly! I found you a couple months after I completed the 28 day healing process in the Acid Watcher Diet. Between you and the diet, I’m almost back to normal in my eating habits. Yes, I limit the trigger foods you mentioned and I was able to wean myself off the medication I was on. I don’t stress out as much as I used to about what I eat. I knew there had to be more information out there on how to manage, GERD, acid reflux, gastritis and LPR. Thank you again and please keep up the great work you are doing. 🙌🙌🙌
He has a newer book out and an acid watcher group on Facebook with more information about the diet. The acid watcher diet was the only thing that helped my lpr. Lpr made me weigh 99lbs due to dysphagia. Now Im 115lbs and can swallow again due to this diet. I never thought I could support a pregnancy due to living off of liquids and now I have a toddler.
The acid watcher diet is helping me too, I'm still following it a year and a half later I'm super strict bc anything else even maintenance foods bother me. It's boring eating the way I do, but it has healed me. If I do have a bit of anything, even a bite I get reflux bad so I can't branch out yet
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review much appreciated!
Molly is so nice to listen to you how you manage to add more option to this diet of the book , is so good to have you !!! And support our knowledge !!! Thank you 💕 😍😍😍
So glad this was helpful!!
I completely agree that doctors only know small amounts about nutrition.I was told to just stop eating spicy foods. I’ve helped myself more by following you on Instagram and CZcams
I’m so thrilled my content has been helpful for you!!
I was told to limit spicy foods and alcohol. That didn’t work. My new gastroenterologist told me to drop the coffee. That didn’t work either. I now am on 80 mg omeprazole. You guessed it. That didn’t work either.
Really great video, Molly! I loved your review! I'll be honest, what you said about Canola Oil was really interesting! It definitely isn't the norm we hear typically these days, so I appreciate your take on that. :)
Great info.. i had just bought the book a few days ago so your added info was great
Just found your videos - so informative - I’m learning so much - thank you! I also read Acid Watcher Diet and your comments are very helpful. I, too, thought he mentioned esophageal cancer too much - it gave me anxiety!
I really appreciate this review. I am surprised by how few knowledgable reviews this book got, either by professionals like yourself or by major media.
Thanks Michael :)
Hello Molly yea I’m new but I suffered this condition , but I have seen ur videos before , I love 💕 ur recommendations!!!
My main question is if i truly have reflux (LPR). My only symptom x 2 years+ is throat clearing. Saw ENT and it is not nasal/sinus/allergy related. Vocal cords normal. No voice changes or cough. No other GI symptoms at all. No heartburn.
Thank you very much Molly. I have Interstitial Cystitis and GERD and it's very difficult. I am not careful enough with my food choices but I try. It's very stressful. I am finding on support sights that the Acid Watcher followers are overwhelming because they take it extremely seriously. I do know a very respected dietician who wrote a blog about acid in acid out so I was doubtful about the focus on the PH of all foods. We have to live! Again thank you.
Really appreciate this video, thank u
My pleasure!
so brave of you to do this.!!!! I have watched you for some time,I'm an RN, this is the 2nd time I have heard of constipation (50 years) relating to GERD. I just told my sister this last week,,,as i had my first diverticulitis flare...believe its all related ...starting with no history of consuming water
I have been following that diet 7 mths and have lost almost 40lbs, my symptoms are so much better! However! I must stick to those foods, if not symptoms come back, also if i am stressed. I recently had an endoscopy and found out i have a small hiatal hernia 😮…so honestly cutting out everything processed, sugars, spices, coffee, chocolate has been tremendously helpful to me! Eating naturally is key, if it doesn’t grow from mother earth or walk on 2/4 legs or swim..i don’t eat it, that’s basically it. Breads for me is only Ezekiel bread. I dont eat butter or margerine either, i have accustomed myself not to, almond butter is ok. Lots and lots of oatmeal! Only fruits for me is pears, bananas, melons. I am nEver hungry, you are not deprived in this diet, its just smaller meals more often in my case. This diet works! And i agree with you with everything you mentioned in this video ❤ Its ruff to get used to for sure but the benefits outway it. And once you are used to it, you cant go back and wont want to either. Best of luck!
Great video! Have you got any on gastritis? If not, please consider making one! What you said about ginger irritating gastritis was very interesting - almost no one ever mentions that!
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I have lpr from a sliding hiatial hernia,what would you suggest I eat that won't set it off,I am experiencing breathing problems.
As someone who lives in London, UK , the book is written for the U S market . The recepies are difficult to apply here.
Thanks for the review & the counterpoints. Very very informative!
Thanks for the video. I've known for some time that chocolate, caffeine, tomato sauce, raw onions, and rich meals are some of the worst triggers for me, but I was not expecting a Barrett's Esophagus diagnosis at 38...sadly, despite watching what I eat and maintaining a healthy weight, acid reflux plagues my mom's side of the family. My stomach has gotten even more sensitive with age, so I'm watching videos like yours for advice.
This was the first book I picked up after being diagnosed. Very strict, yes, and I admit I didn’t follow it to a T. But I did learn about carob and get some good recipes.
I need to try carob! what do you use it for? :)
@@MollyPelletierRD I use it as a replacement for chocolate! So carob chips instead of chocolate chips and carob powder in place of cocoa powder. I like it in cookies, overnight oats, and even on carob-covered peanuts.
I appreciate this video 😊. However, just because someone is a dietitian (this statement is not referring to you directly) it does not mean they are aware of every healing practice. I have a good friend who is a dietitian and she had no clue what I was speaking about when I asked her about an acid reflux diet and a low histamine diet. So it’s really all about the individual healthcare provider. Dr. Aviv is excellent. You are excellent as well. But it’s because both of you study this particular area of medicine. Dr. Aviv is more knowledgeable than my friend who is an actual dietitian lol. So I wouldn’t let a professional title decide how much a person should be able to speak on the subject.
thank you! it seemed very... arrogant... to claim she knows better than a doctor because of her title. anyone can do research on a topic and become well educated in it
@@brandymariee Facts 🙏🏽✨
I’ve just tried to purchase your book in hardcover but it says it isn’t available in Australia? 😭
How and where can I get the book
So is honey fermented garlic too acid as well?
Hey! Thanks for the review. One thing that's on my mind, is it okay/healthy to vegan when you have acid reflux?
What might be your take on sugar consumption when trying to heal with reflux? I have a sweet tooth and i like adding a little sugar to my oatmeal or snacks. Thanks.
check out my recent Short on fav storebought desserts!! I like adding defrosted frozen fruit or stewed fruit to oatmeal also!
Do you think eustschian tube issues from can be from lpr? I have no burning throat. I experience white throthy mucus in mornings and ear probkems: thank you😊
Absolutely, I have LPR and my symptoms were mainly sinusitis, mucus, coughing and chest problems. The first symptoms were dizziness which only lasted 4 weeks and I read the reflux can reach the upper esophagus and affect the eustachian tubed. Mine was treated as a sinus issues by ENT for 4 months and no treatment worked. Once I linked it to LPR and changed my lifestyle it started to improve. PPIs really help with the healing too although I am not planning on long term use.
Have you ever worked with a client that has had bariatric surgery? I’m suffering gastritis and possible reflux and it’s so difficult to see light at the end of the tunnel 😩
I would love your opinion on dr. Jamie kaufmann diet. It's something I have been looking in to, but seems very strict in an almost depressing way.
In terms of smoothies (so random) what would be some potentially safer smoothie ingredients for someone avoiding acid reflux? Maybe banana, seeds, kale…? Thanks!
Do you have any experience with LPR or Silent Reflux? Can you do a video on it if you do? Thank so much!
Thank you gerd is a nightmare makes me look crazy and makes my teeth eat away!! 😢
Hello I am from India I am suffering acidity and indigestion I don't know how to handle I am taking betaine hcl with digestive enzymes tablet but the problem is becoming very worst what to do
But l also reduce many weight
I also found some contradictions between his food list and the healing recipes and what he wrote. He specifically mentions carob (which I love) in the writing and in recipes but it’s not on the list. Same with raisins and a couple other things. I’m still giving it a shot but I’m not restricting those things or some of the fruits that I can pair with other foods.
Awesome 🤍
Is it possible to heal hiatal hernia without ppi meds
Dr Eric Dalton has myofascial techniques. He is on CZcams. My LMT used them.
Antacids may help symptoms. Antacids won't heal a hernia. Be well.
It's sometimes difficult to hear her through her Val' Gal croak particularly at the end of sentences.
is it possible to get dizzy/lightheaded from chronic GERD?
idk but i feel that way at times
I wonder that, too. I’ve been having dizziness or lightheadedness every day for several months. It’s only associated with moving my head or walking, and it makes me momentarily feel like I’m going to lose my balance. It started around the same time as my chronic sore throat and all my other LPR symptoms.
Yes yes yes, I experience extreme dizziness/light-headedness, to the point of fainting and vomiting. I also have burning eyes and nose with terrible headaches. I read the book and went to Nyc to see the doctor, worked a little but really nutritional information was missing for me. I got sick with the flu, took some medication for the flu and I am worse then I have ever been… exhausted and discouraged. I plan to book an appointment with Molly!
Is dragon fruit acidic?
I have LPR and it sucks. Need help with diet
We’re here to support!! www.mollypelletier.com/acid-reflux-relief 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Did you have LPR
Thank you for reviewing this book. I checked out the book from the library and all the talk of cancer made me anxious. It kind of ruined the book for me.
yes i agree!
She is cool. 👍
Thank you!
I watch your videos and wish I had some to help me. I have diabetes and gas pressure in my chest that can drop me to my knees. I can't take the diabetes meds because it burns and causes chest pressure. I eat proteins and veggies, but my problems are not easing. Blood sugar is okay, at least. I sleep well, but once I wake up, it's Groundhog Day.
Hi I am new to your channel and diet.
Welcome!! 🙏
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I lost a very good friend at 58 years old from throat cancer, he drank coffee a lot.
Sorry for your loss. There may not be a direct cause and effect between drinking coffee and getting throat cancer.
I wish you had a book with measures in kilogram and not only cups
IM from norway and struggle a bit with get all the indegrients you mention
Too much is too bad
Just focus on what you eat and see how your body reacts
I dont like that book, too complex and so strick and difficult recepies
I LIKE ginger tea