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

As the leaves start to turn to fallBon appetite!
colors and in the evenings we areBRAISED CHICKEN WITH TURNIPS AND ONIONS
tempted to sit by a warm fire, heartyThis is a rustic country-style dinner
food comes to mind. The fall and winterdish which truly embodies the concept of
bring a host of root vegetables,"Comfort Food". Unlike thick cuts of
squashes greens and fruit from whichmeat, braising chicken takes a fraction
hearty meals can be easily made. Theof the time and the chicken absorbs all
challenge is to keep these dishesthe flavors of the vegetables and
healthy - that means keeping them asliquids. Mashed potatoes are a perfect
alkaline as possible.accompaniment. This is a serving for
When attempting to reverse the symptomsfour and requires about an hour to
of acid reflux, diet is probably theprepare.
most important consideration. That old1 (3 ½ lb.) chicken, cut into 8 serving
cliché, "You are what you eat", haspieces
never been more true. If you eat food½ cup flour for dredging
and drink beverages which are acidic inOlive oil
nature, then it follows, that you will2 medium sweet onions roughly chopped
be acidic in nature, as well. If you4 medium turnips peeled and sliced into
eat a diet which mainly consists of so½" pieces *
called "convenience food", you don't3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
stand a chance of being alkaline.2 cups chicken stock
In order to defeat the acid reflux2 cups white wine or dry vermouth
condition, one must strive to correct2 sprigs of thyme or ½ tsp. dried
the pH factor of the body. 7.5 pH is1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
the ideal alkaline body level. You canPat chicken dry and season with salt and
test the pH level of your saliva with pHpepper. Dredge in flour and set aside.
paper, which can be purchased at anyHeat a heavy skillet to medium high and
pharmacy. Some medical authoritiesadd enough olive oil to coat well
claim that all illness, includingBrown chicken pieces skin side down and
cancer, cannot exist in an alkalineturn over in about 7 minutes (This can
environment. If that is true, it isbe done in two batches, if necessary)
certainly food for thought!Transfer browned chicken to a plate and
It is important to remember that thecover to keep warm
acid reflux condition could notPour off all but 2 tbsp. of the fat and
perpetuate itself without a damagedlower heat to medium low
esophagus. In order to heal thisAdd onions and cook covered, stirring
affliction, the esophagus must beoccasionally until soft and lightly
allowed to repair. This can begolden
accomplished by eliminating food andAdd turnips and garlic and cook
drink that are irritants and, or acidic.uncovered for five minutes stirring
Avoiding anything which relaxes the LESoccasionally to keep onions from burning
(lower esophageal sphincter) is anotherReturn browned chicken to skillet and
important consideration. The LES is themix with vegetables to coat both sides,
muscular valve which separates thearranging chicken skin side up
esophagus and the stomach. It is whenPour stock and wine over chicken mixture
this valve relaxes, that acid and pepsinSprinkle with thyme
splash up from the stomach into theCover and lower heat to gently simmer
esophagus and throat, causing aciduntil chicken is cooked through and
reflux.turnips are tender, about 30 to 40
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach hasminutes
been compared in strength, to the acidTransfer chicken and vegetables onto a
in a car battery. With acid reflux,serving dish
the constant assault of acid causesReduce sauce over high heat, if needed,
little lacerations to develop on theto thicken
lining of the esophagus. Until theseSeason sauce with salt and pepper to
lacerations have had a chance to heal,taste and pour over chicken and
spicy foods, such as acidic tomatovegetables
products, hot peppers, raw garlic andSprinkle with parsley
raw onions should also be eliminated*Parsnips may be substituted for the
from the diet. They just furtherturnips, or a mixture of the two.
irritate the condition. Smoking,CREAMY NEW ENGLAND STYLE OYSTER STEW
drinking alcohol and eating chocolateI have heard rumors that oysters are a
also relax the LES, thus impeding thebit acidic; however, they have never
healing process.given me indigestion. I confess that
The key to acid reflux recovery is tothis is a rather rich dish, but a small
eat alkaline, easy to digest nourishingserving will give you more pleasure than
food until the esophagus has healed.pain. One has to spoil themselves
Eating early, allowing at least threeoccasionally.
hours before lying down is an essential1 ½ tbsps. unsalted butter
habit to develop. Eating slowly andI dozen freshly opened oysters (or the
chewing food completely in a relaxed,freshest you can find) with liquid
pleasant and stress free environment is1/8 tsp. celery salt
of paramount importance, as well.1 ½ ounces sherry
I have listed a few of my favoriteSplash of Worcestershire sauce to taste
hearty fall and winter recipes that ICayenne pepper
enjoyed during my own recovery period.1 ½ cups whole milk with a little cream
Cooking meat, vegetables, fruit andadded
shellfish in liquids produce deliciousChives, chopped
dishes which can be made quickly andOyster crackers
easily. I have employed a techniqueInto a double boiler place butter,
called "braising" for the main dishoysters with liquid, celery salt, sherry
below. It is one of my favorite cookingand Worcestershire sauce (water in the
methods, because it concentrates flavorbottom pan should not touch the top pan)
in a one pot dinner. I have alsoWith a wooden spoon, stir until the
included a seasonal soup starter and aoysters are just curling on the edges
special desert to complete the perfect(do not overcook), about a minute
cold weather dinner.Pour in milk mixture and continue
Try doubling the main dish and desertstirring
recipes so that you can have them laterRemove from heat just before the boil
in the week.....less time in theand serve immediately
kitchen. Remember, that cooking fromSprinkle each serving with a little
scratch instead of relying oncayenne pepper
convenience foods is a better approachGarnish with chives
to good health, in general. It's alsoOffer oyster crackers on the side
nice to know what you're really eating.POACHED ANJOU PEARS IN RED WINE
I hope that you enjoy the followingYou have to plan a little ahead for this
seasonal recipes. Even though I havedish. The pears should be ripe, but
cured myself of acid reflux, I stillstill springy to the touch. Buy them a
serve these wonderful hearty dishes on aweek ahead and place in a paper bag with
regular basis. The entire family shoulda banana. Don't ask me why, but this
enjoy these, too. Well, the childrenworks. Choose pears with the stem in
might not like the oysters, but youtact.
certainly will. This menu is great for8 smallish red Anjou pears
entertaining, as the main and lastJuice of one lemon
courses are made in advance and the1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
first course is a breeze. For those of2 cups red wine
you who live in warmer climes, remember¼ tsp.
that winter is a state of mind.



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