Is Margherita Pizza GERD Friendly?
Why it's not GERD friendly
- parmesan cheese
- sliced mozzarella cheese
- garlic powder
- crushed tomatoes
- diced tomatoes
- tomato sauce
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parmesan cheese
Dietitian noteHigh-fat dairy products can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. This can allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to heartburn.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
Crust (sourdough [enriched wheat flour, water, salt, extra virgin olive oil, yeast], tomato sauce [diced tomatoes {diced tomatoes, *may contain citric acid}, crushed tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, chilli flakes], canola oil), Shredded and sliced mozzarella cheese (milk, partly skimmed milk, salt, microbial enzymes, bacterial culture, vinegar, non-animal rennet, calcium chloride), Parmesan cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, lipase, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose), Basil.
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.
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