Welcome to Dishing Up Nutrition, brought to you by nutritional weight and wellness. I'm Melanie Beasley,

and I'm a registered and licensed dietitian. If you experience GERD or gastroesophageal reflux, the digestive

disorder that causes heartburn along with other uncomfortable symptoms, you're going to want to

stay tuned today. For your heartburn, perhaps you're taking one of

the popular medications that's supposed to keep that heartburn at bay, but you are still having

symptoms. Let me reassure you, if you have acid reflux, you are not alone because at least a third of people taking heartburn medication

still have a burning sensation in their throat or their chest. They still have terrible heartburn.

Well, what does research tell us about medication and acid reflux? A study conducted by Dr. Brennan-Speagle, director of Cedars

Cyanize Health Services, found that half of the GERD patients who took over-the-counter

medication called proton pump inhibitors still had persistent symptoms. For many, medication was just not the answer for their heartburn.

Today, we'll focus on some nutritional solutions that may give you some relief. Again,

I'm Melanie Beasley. I've been in the field of nutrition for over 30 years, and I have seen

so many clients struggling with acid reflux, and I am pleased to say

I have been able to help most of these clients. I know, Leah, you have as well. Absolutely.

Of course, it takes some commitment and work on the part of the client, but we do see great success.

Some clients do better after they give up alcohol,

and while others, pizza is the food that causes heartburn. Listeners, what food do you need to give up as you hear me talking? Is there some that comes to mind for you personally?

Joining me today as our co-host is Leah Klontrote, who is also a registered and licensed

dietitian who has been with in WW for the past eight years.

She's also the mother of Landon, who's four, and baby Carly, who's nine months.

I remember those busy years, Leah. They're the best.

So how do you keep it all together and have the energy to do what you need to do and how you

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