The Complete Idiots Guide to the Acid Reflux Diet

"This book has helped me immensely to conquer my acid reflux issues. Practical advice based on science clearly explained and filled with down to earth, common sense help!"

"This book saved me!"

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If you live with acid reflux, you know how painful it can be--the burning, nausea, bloating, and sleepless nights. But there's good news! You can reduce and even eliminate your symptoms with a few healthy diet and lifestyle changes and enjoy eating again! 

Packed with tips for treating and relieving your acid reflux--plus over 140 delicious recipes that won't aggravate your symptoms--this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to be free of acid reflux for good.

In The Acid Reflux Diet, you get:
• Over 140 mouthwatering recipes for acid reflux-free living, from breakfast to dessert
• A look at how your digestive system works, what causes acid reflux, and common symptoms
• Advice on keeping a food journal to help identify and eliminate your trigger foods
• Nutritional notes on the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats you need and how they can help--or hurt--in your battle against acid reflux
• Tips for preparing digestion-friendly foods quickly and easily at home, plus suggestions for avoiding reflux when dining out

Maria A. Bella, MS, RD, CDN is the founder of Top Balance Nutrition, a practice of high caliber registered dietitians. Maria specializes in weight management and heart health. Her motivational approach has led to thousands of success stories. Maria is thoroughly invested in each patient and will stop at nothing to help them achieve their goals.

In addition to running a busy private practice, Maria is currently on the board of directors of the Northeast Chapter of the National Lipid Association and is the Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at the NYU School of Medicine. 

Maria has been quoted in the leading national publications such as Oprah Magazine, Oxygen, Prevention, International Business Times and Fox News. Maria's first book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Acid Reflux Diet was published in January 2012. 

Maria completed her graduate degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University and her Dietetic Residency at New York University Langone Medical Center. She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management, Behavioral Health, and Vegetarian Nutrition practice groups), the Greater New York Dietetic Association, the National Lipid Association, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.