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5 Grilling Tips For Avoiding Acid Reflux

May 1, 2018

I contributed to this article about avoiding acid reflux at those summer barbecues!

With more and more plant-based meat alternatives available — the Impossible Burger, for one — you don’t have to forego the ritual of flipping burgers, dogs and sausages. As an alternative to high-fat meat, registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller suggests eating leaner cuts with minimal marbling or fish. Other lean proteins, including chicken and turkey burgers, also factor into her medical nutrition therapy for patients with diet-related chronic illnesses…

While marinades, rubs and exotic condiments can be enticing, don’t seek out too much excitement on your plate. “Go easy with the spices and pay attention to what your body is telling you,” says Feller. “Once you have the information, then remove the offending spice from your rotation.”

 

Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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