Is Medifast Chocolate Crunch Bars (1 Box/7 Servings) GERD Friendly?
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Why it's not GERD friendly
- chocolate liquor
- cocoa
- milk
- nonfat milk
- milk protein isolate
chocolate liquor
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.
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Ingredients
Soy protein isolate, sugar, polydextrose, oligofructose syrup, brown rice syrup, palm kernel oil, cocoa (processed with alkali), maltitol syrup, glycerine, chocolate liquor, milk protein isolate, nonfat milk, natural flavor, rice starch, soy lecithin, salt, guar gum, sucralose. Vitamins and Minerals: Dipotassium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium lactate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), ferrous sulfate (iron), vitamin E acetate, niacinamide (vitamin B3), zinc sulfate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), vitamin A palmitate, phytonadione (vitamin K), magnesium sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), sodium selenite, sodium molybdate, biotin, riboflavin (vitamin B2), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), chromium chloride, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, folic acid. CONTAINS: SOY AND MILK.
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No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 3 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 1 ingredient that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain dairy.
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