Is Cheerios Chocolate Granola GERD Friendly?
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Why it's not GERD friendly
- unsweetened chocolate
- cocoa processed with alkali
unsweetened chocolate
Dietitian noteChocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a trigger for GERD symptoms. Caffeine and Theobromine, both found in chocolate, can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle acts as a barrier between the esophagus and stomach. When relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The high fat content in chocolate can also contribute to GERD symptoms by slowing down digestion and relaxing the LES.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Whole Grain Corn, Canola And/or Sunflower Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Corn Syrup, Salt, Brown Rice Flour, Unsweetened Chocolate, Corn Starch, Baking Soda, Tripotassium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Color (caramel Color, Annatto Extract), Rosemary Extract. Vitamin E (mixed Tocopherols) Added To Preserve Freshness.
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Cereal · Granule