Is H‑E‑B Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- citric acid
citric acid
Dietitian noteCitric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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APPLES & CINNAMON WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, APPLE (TREATED WITH ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE) CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, CINNAMON, CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCIUM SOURCE), GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, FERRIC PHOSPHATE (IRON SOURCE), NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID. MAPLE & BROWN SUGAR WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCIUM SOURCE), NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, ORGANIC CARAMEL COLOR, FERRIC PHOSPHATE (IRON SOURCE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID. ORIGINAL WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, OAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCIUM SOURCE), SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, DEXTROSE, GUAR GUM, FERRIC PHOSPHATE (IRON SOURCE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID.
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