The butcher also can trim meats to remove excess fat. You can better this by trimming off any remaining fat at home. Take care with the way you cook. Avoid excess caffeine. Too much caffeine intake daily can throw you off the path to good digestive health.
Caffeine is one of the prime offenders of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
It allows the valve between the stomach and esophagus to relax, causing stomach acid to wash back into the esophagus, causing symptoms in many. Limit caffeine intake to that which could be found in a six-ounce cup of coffee, each day. Chocolate, peppermint, onions, and garlic worsen reflux disease. These substances also allow the valve between the esophagus and stomach to relax, worsening reflux. Those who suffer heartburn or more complicated reflux disease should avoid these.