Charles Stewart Richey
Cured himself of the condition called acid reflux can be achieved by using natural methods and wholesome. I have suffered from this condition for years, taking harmful drugs, expensive PPI (proton inhibitors), which only masks the symptoms. These drugs not only had multiple side effects, but became ineffective over time. I was forced to find another answer. I wanted to heal without using drugs. My doctor was no help. I had no idea of natural healing and nutrition. After much research I find that with the proper use of herbs, health store items, meditation, exercise and diet, acid reflux can be cured.
The first thing I learned is that acid reflux, sometimes called GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease) is not a disease at all. Contrary to what the medical community would have us believe, is simply a condition caused by poor eating habits. Besides eating the wrong foods, not chewing food properly is probably the cause of this ailment.
The acid reflux condition would not exist without a damaged esophagus and a weakened LES (lower esophageal sphincter). If the condition is to be eliminated, healing the esophagus must be the first order of business.
During this reflux recovery period, eating anything which could damage or irritate the esophagus, should be avoided. Things like poorly chewed chips, crackers, cereal or any hard food with sharp edges are culinary culprits – they cause little lacerations to develop in the esophagus. Until the lacerations have had a chance to heal, spicy foods, such as acidic tomato products, hot peppers, raw garlic and raw onions should also be eliminated from the diet. They just further irritate the condition. Smoking and drinking alcohol relax the LES, allowing stomach acid to flow into the esophagus, thus impeding the healing process.
The key to acid reflux recovery is to eat only soft, easy to digest food until the esophagus has healed. Eat early to yourself to at least three hours of sitting or walking time before lying down. Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Last but not least, try to eat in a relaxed, pleasant and stress free environment.
I have listed some of my favorite recipes that I enjoyed during my recovery period. It can quickly and easily. Try doubling these recipes for you to reheat later in the week. . . . . less time in the kitchen. Remember that cooking from scratch, instead of relying on convenience foods, is a better approach to good health in general. It is also good to know what is really eating.
For breakfast, I believe that fresh fruit is the best way to go. I especially like melon and papaya. For lunch eat more fruits like apples, bananas and, perhaps some almonds or walnuts. It is better to eat many little healthy meals during the day. I try to buy only organic fruits, however, sometimes when I’m in a hurry, I can buy “ready to go” containers of mixed fruit at the supermarket. Try to stay away from pineapple, as I find it hard to digest.
What started in the afternoon? Serve raw vegetables is the best way to present them healthy.
Try creating a beautiful album crudités (crew di tay) better known as elegant rabbit food. Served with a sauce with savory tofu. Use cauliflower, broccoli, English cucumber, radishes, green and yellow zucchinis, Belgium endive, carrot sticks, whole small mushrooms, or what resources you. Cut the vegetables into small pieces for dipping. The Belgium endive is a natural edible scoop for dipping. Simply cut the ends and peel the leaves.
Making tofu sauce to put a package of soft or silken tofu in a food processor or blender, add garlic powder, cumin, paprika and chopped chives or parsley for flavor and color. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice if mixture is too thick. Blend until smooth and creamy. If you are in a hurry, sauces and prepared dishes made from raw vegetables are available in the production of sections of most supermarkets, but make a concerted effort to eat only organic, if possible.
I hope you enjoy the following dishes. Although I have cured of acid reflux, which still serve these recipes on a regular basis. I prefer a little less cooked food. Feel free to adjust the cooking times and seasonings according to your tastes.
Bon appetit!
Sautéed White Fish on a bed of mashed potatoes
This recipe makes one serving. Increase the ingredients for extra portions if necessary.
One 4 oz white fish fillets (orange or less unique turbot, sole, etc)
A med. Potato
Steamed green vegetables like broccoli, spinach, peas and asparagus
Parsley or chives for garnish
Oil ¼ teaspoon unsalted butter, olive oil or Pam
Let’s start with the potatoes, as they take more time to cook and tend to retain heat longer. The fish and vegetable take only minutes to cook. )
Peel and cube potatoes. Place in cold water to cover. Bring to boil and simmer until fork tender. Drain, leaving just enough cooking liquid for mashing or whipping. You can also use vegetable broth (recipe below) instead. Add salt to taste. Keep in a warm place.
Season fish with salt and pepper to taste. Place nonstick skillet over med high heat. Add butter, oil or spray with Pam. When not quite smoking, add fish. Cook two minutes, turn and cook other side for two minutes, or until the filet is light brown and cooked. If the filet is very thin, one minute for each side may be sufficient. (You can broil or bake the fish if desired)
Serve fish on top of mashed potatoes, surrounded by steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
Vegetable broth
This broth is very alkaline and rich in minerals. It can serve as a simple soup, or used as an action (as above) for cooking. Cook and save the potatoes and beets to use as a garnish for vegetables or add to soup.
2 cups red skinned potato peelings
3 cups celery stalk
2 cups celery tops
2 cups beet tops
1 small zucchini or yellow squash
2 cups carrots
A small onion
A sprig of parsley
2 ½ quarts of distilled water
Cut all vegetables into very fine pieces. Place in water and boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and refrigerate for future use.
Note: In the kitchen the barley into the soup to finish with the addition of chopped vegetables, can prepare a healthy soup for a first course.
Pasta Primavera
Primavera means “spring” in Italian. This pasta dish offers a great opportunity to use all the wonderful fresh spring vegetables at your disposal. However, you can make this dish anytime of the year using fresh vegetables you will find in the food market. I chose a mixture of vegetables that I happen to love, for this recipe. You can use these or replace them with your favorites. During the reflux healing period, try to stay away from tomatoes, raw onions and raw garlic. I have included garlic in this recipe (* see note regarding roasted garlic). If he can tolerate a little garlic, then make sure to cook it at low temperature, without browning. You want to be a bit daring, you can add a cup of cream optional. You can substitute parsley for the basil and the penne regatta for fettuccini or other pasta. The whole family can enjoy this classic pasta dish.
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup baby peas
1 cup sliced asparagus
1 cup peas or sugar snaps
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or roasted
£ 1 Penne Regatta
1 tsp. salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressed olive oil
½ cup basil
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
½ cup cream (optional)
Place a steamer basket in a pot with a small amount of water and bring to boil. Place vegetables in basket, cover and steam until tender (about 4 minutes). Rinse with cold running water to stop cooking and retain color, and drainage.
To a large pot of boiling water, add salt and the penne regatta. Cook uncovered according to the instructions on the box, preferably al dente.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add garlic and simmer in a couple of minutes (not brown). Add the cream, steamed vegetables and optional heavy and raise the heat to medium. Cook long enough to heat.
Drain the pasta and add to skillet and mix well.
Sprinkle with Parmigianino Reggiano, and shredded basil. Heat the dish and serve. If the dish needs more salt, use extra cheese instead, at the table. Serve this dish with a heart of romaine with lemon chive salad (recipe below)
Note: It takes more than two cloves of roasted garlic, for this recipe. On a sheet of aluminum foil place two heads of garlic and cut the stem with a knife. Drizzle some olive oil over them and wrap tightly. Bake in oven to 400 degrees for one hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic in a bowl, discarding the shells. Mash well with fork.
Another use for roasted garlic is my version of pesto sauce. I can use walnuts instead of pine nuts, which I find indigestible, with roasted garlic and basil. Use anywhere you like and drizzle first pressed, extra virgin olive oil in blender. If the sauce is too thin, adjust with more walnuts, basil and garlic. If too thick, use more olive oil. This is all a matter of taste. Serve with your favorite pasta. I prefer linguini or fettuccini.
Lemon chive salad dressing
This is a simple yet classic vinaigrette for green salads. Use heart of Romaine lettuce, Boston lettuce or BIPP. Make this preparation and hour or so before serving so that the chive flavor is fully incorporated. Remember to toss well before serving. The advantage here is using lemon juice instead of vinegar. I think the lemon juice becomes alkaline after being ingested.
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt (pinch)
3 tbsp. superfine sugar
6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
6 tbsp. minced chives (you can not have too many)
Freshly ground black pepper
Combine lemon juice, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until sugar and salt dissolve. Continue whisking in the olive oil, chives and several grinds of pepper. Keep stirring until the dressing emulsifies.
(Note: You can do this preparation for two, reducing the lemon juice and two tablespoons. And the other ingredients by 1 / 3). Keep left over dressing in a jar in the refrigerator for future use. It will keep for a week.
Savory Lentils with rice Texmati
1 lb of organic lentils (2 ½ cups), rinsed
8 cups water or broth
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried
Texmati Organic brown rice (follow instructions on package)
To a large pot bring water and lentils to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce to simmer, partially covered. Cook until tender (about 20-30 minutes), stirring occasionally and adding more liquid if necessary. . Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste black. Serve over brown rice organic Texmati. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with green salad, dressed with lemon chive on top.
Baked chicken breasts mushrooms
with steamed broccoli and new potatoes
Six chicken breasts (either bone in or halves with skin)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Olive oil
6 large Portobello mushrooms (or enough smaller mushrooms to cover the bottom of the pan)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups dry white wine or dry vermouth
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
In a lightly oiled baking pan, large enough to hold chicken breasts, arrange mushrooms gill down. Sprinkle with chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the wine over the mushrooms. Place the chicken breasts with skin over mushrooms and brush with olive oil.
Bake uncovered about 20 minutes, until the breasts are golden brown. If the wine has evaporated during the cooking process, add a little more (for those of you who can not tolerate alcohol, keep in mind that burn during the cooking process, leaving only the flavor).
Baste the breasts with the pan juices and return. Cook until breasts are completely done and elastic to the finger, about 15 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, place chicken and mushrooms on a platter, mushrooms on the bottom and breasts on top of the skin up. Trim the fat off excess fat and spoon juices over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve with steamed broccoli and new potatoes. (Alternate brown rice for potatoes, if desired)
Sauteed shrimp and vegetables
Served over millet, brown rice or quinoa
3 tablespoons canola oil
One pound. raw peeled medium shrimp
2 cups broccoli
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 cup cold vegetable broth (see recipe above), mixed with 2tbsps, cornstarch
1 package of organic millet
In a hot wok or frying pan pour oil until smoking
Add vegetables and stir constantly to cook al dente
Add shrimp and continue stirring until they turn pink
Add broth and cover a couple of minutes until shrimp is almost done
Uncover and add cornstarch mixture, stir until thickened and turn off heat
Serve over millet cooked according to package directions
Season to taste with light soy sauce, tamari
Note: This dish must be done very quickly, because they do not want to cook the shrimp, or vegetables. He Millet chosen because it is an extremely alkaline grain. It is a neutral taste and will absorb the flavors of this dish. You can substitute brown rice instead.
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