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Acid Reflux Recovery Diet and Recipes Presents the Perfect Cold Weather Dinner

As the leaves start to turn to fall colors
and in the evenings we are tempted to sit by3  cloves  of  garlic,  finely  minced
a warm fire, hearty food comes to mind. The
fall and winter bring a host of root2  cups  chicken  stock
vegetables, squashes greens and fruit from
which hearty meals can be easily made. The2  cups  white  wine  or  dry  vermouth
challenge is to keep these dishes healthy -
that means keeping them as alkaline as2  sprigs  of  thyme  or  Â½  tsp.  dried
possible.
1  tbsp.  parsley,  chopped
When attempting to reverse the symptoms of
acid reflux, diet is probably the mostPat chicken dry and season with salt and
important consideration. That old cliché,pepper.  Dredge  in  flour  and  set  aside.
"You are what you eat", has never been more
true. If you eat food and drink beveragesHeat a heavy skillet to medium high and add
which are acidic in nature, then it follows,enough  olive  oil  to  coat  well
that you will be acidic in nature, as well.
If you eat a diet which mainly consists of soBrown chicken pieces skin side down and turn
called "convenience food", you don't stand aover in about 7 minutes (This can be done in
chance  of  being  alkaline.two  batches,  if  necessary)
In order to defeat the acid reflux condition,Transfer browned chicken to a plate and cover
one must strive to correct the pH factor ofto  keep  warm
the body. 7.5 pH is the ideal alkaline body
level. You can test the pH level of yourPour off all but 2 tbsp. of the fat and lower
saliva with pH paper, which can be purchasedheat  to  medium  low
at any pharmacy. Some medical authorities
claim that all illness, including cancer,Add onions and cook covered, stirring
cannot exist in an alkaline environment. Ifoccasionally  until  soft  and lightly golden
that is true, it is certainly food for
thought!Add turnips and garlic and cook uncovered for
five minutes stirring occasionally to keep
It is important to remember that the acidonions  from  burning
reflux condition could not perpetuate itself
without a damaged esophagus. In order to healReturn browned chicken to skillet and mix
this affliction, the esophagus must bewith vegetables to coat both sides, arranging
allowed to repair. This can be accomplishedchicken  skin  side  up
by eliminating food and drink that are
irritants and, or acidic. Avoiding anythingPour  stock  and  wine  over  chicken mixture
which relaxes the LES (lower esophageal
sphincter) is another importantSprinkle  with  thyme
consideration. The LES is the muscular valve
which separates the esophagus and theCover and lower heat to gently simmer until
stomach. It is when this valve relaxes, thatchicken is cooked through and turnips are
acid and pepsin splash up from the stomachtender,  about  30  to  40  minutes
into the esophagus and throat, causing acid
reflux.Transfer chicken and vegetables onto a
serving  dish
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach has been
compared in strength, to the acid in a carReduce sauce over high heat, if needed, to
battery. With acid reflux, the constantthicken
assault of acid causes little lacerations to
develop on the lining of the esophagus. UntilSeason sauce with salt and pepper to taste
these lacerations have had a chance to heal,and  pour  over  chicken  and  vegetables
spicy foods, such as acidic tomato products,
hot peppers, raw garlic and raw onions shouldSprinkle  with  parsley
also be eliminated from the diet. They just
further irritate the condition. Smoking,*Parsnips may be substituted for the turnips,
drinking alcohol and eating chocolate alsoor  a  mixture  of  the  two.
relax the LES, thus impeding the healing
process.CREAMY  NEW  ENGLAND  STYLE  OYSTER  STEW
The key to acid reflux recovery is to eatI have heard rumors that oysters are a bit
alkaline, easy to digest nourishing foodacidic; however, they have never given me
until the esophagus has healed. Eating early,indigestion. I confess that this is a rather
allowing at least three hours before lyingrich dish, but a small serving will give you
down is an essential habit to develop. Eatingmore pleasure than pain. One has to spoil
slowly and chewing food completely in athemselves  occasionally.
relaxed, pleasant and stress free environment
is  of  paramount  importance,  as  well.1  Â½  tbsps.  unsalted  butter
I have listed a few of my favorite heartyI dozen freshly opened oysters (or the
fall and winter recipes that I enjoyed duringfreshest  you  can  find)  with  liquid
my own recovery period. Cooking meat,
vegetables, fruit and shellfish in liquids1/8  tsp.  celery  salt
produce delicious dishes which can be made
quickly and easily. I have employed a1  Â½  ounces  sherry
technique called "braising" for the main dish
below. It is one of my favorite cookingSplash  of  Worcestershire  sauce  to  taste
methods, because it concentrates flavor in a
one pot dinner. I have also included aCayenne  pepper
seasonal soup starter and a special desert to
complete  the  perfect  cold  weather dinner.1 ½ cups whole milk with a little cream
added
Try doubling the main dish and desert recipes
so that you can have them later in theChives,  chopped
week…..less time in the kitchen.
Remember, that cooking from scratch insteadOyster  crackers
of relying on convenience foods is a better
approach to good health, in general. It'sInto a double boiler place butter, oysters
also  nice to know what you're really eating.with liquid, celery salt, sherry and
Worcestershire sauce (water in the bottom pan
I hope that you enjoy the following seasonalshould  not  touch  the  top  pan)
recipes. Even though I have cured myself of
acid reflux, I still serve these wonderfulWith a wooden spoon, stir until the oysters
hearty dishes on a regular basis. The entireare just curling on the edges (do not
family should enjoy these, too. Well, theovercook),  about  a  minute
children might not like the oysters, but you
certainly will. This menu is great forPour  in  milk  mixture and continue stirring
entertaining, as the main and last courses
are made in advance and the first course is aRemove from heat just before the boil and
breeze. For those of you who live in warmerserve  immediately
climes, remember that winter is a state of
mind.Sprinkle each serving with a little cayenne
pepper
Bon  appetite!
Garnish  with  chives
BRAISED  CHICKEN  WITH  TURNIPS  AND  ONIONS
Offer  oyster  crackers  on  the  side
This is a rustic country-style dinner dish
which truly embodies the concept of "ComfortPOACHED  ANJOU  PEARS  IN  RED  WINE
Food". Unlike thick cuts of meat, braising
chicken takes a fraction of the time and theYou have to plan a little ahead for this
chicken absorbs all the flavors of thedish. The pears should be ripe, but still
vegetables and liquids. Mashed potatoes are aspringy to the touch. Buy them a week ahead
perfect accompaniment. This is a serving forand place in a paper bag with a banana. Don't
four  and  requires about an hour to prepare.ask me why, but this works. Choose pears with
the  stem  in  tact.
1 (3 ½ lb.) chicken, cut into 8 serving
pieces8  smallish  red  Anjou  pears
½  cup  flour  for  dredgingJuice  of  one  lemon
Olive  oil1  cup  extra  fine  granulated  sugar
2  medium  sweet  onions  roughly  chopped2  cups  red  wine
4 medium turnips peeled and sliced into ½"¼ tsp.
pieces  *



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