Re: [gardeners] Re: GERD?
George Shirley (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 20:25:27 -0600
Yup, that's what the doctors call it, GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease,
or so they tell me. Most people with it just call it acid reflux
disease.
George
bsk wrote:
>
> GERD, is this the same or similar to acid reflux disease?
>
> Ranchmama
> Okie zone 7a
> *****************
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Shirley" <gshirl@bellsouth.net>
> >
> >
> > After talking to a dietician about what I can eat now that I've got
> > G.E.R.D I discovered that fresh tomatoes are okay but tomato sauce,
> > canned tomatoes, and tomato paste are not a good idea except in
> > moderation. Does anyone know why this is? Does the acid content
> > concentrate in canned tomatoes? Curious isn't it, when USDA advise
> > adding lemon juice or citric acid to home canned tomatoes because modern
> > varieties aren't acidic enough on their on.
> >
> > George
> >