Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato is a root vegetable that is good for GERD patients. It is a healthy carbohydrate and a safer option than white rice if you are suffering from AR.
Studies have shown that the body sometimes has difficulty absorbing certain carbs, so they stay in your gut and ferment with gut bacteria. The fermentation process causes the gas to build up into the stomach and esophagus. This reaction can trigger heartburn and other GERD symptoms.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is lower in acidity compared to white rice, so if you are suffering from GERD or AR switching to brown rice can prevent attacks. It is also packed with vitamins that build the immune system to ward off diseases. Brown rice contains high dietary fiber, which is known to reduce risks of heartburns and other gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms.
References:
[1] https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd
[2] https://gi.org/patientnews/9-serious-conditions-that-mimic-heartburn/
[3] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940#:~:text=Gastroesophageal%20reflux%20disease%20(GERD)%20occurs,reflux%20from%20time%20to%20time.
[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/diet-nutrition
[5] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gerd-diet-foods-that-help-with-acid-reflux-heartburn
[6] https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/10-foods-to-avoid-with-acid-reflux#:~:text=The%20acid%20present%20in%20citrus,add%20to%20most%20people’s%20symptoms.