No heartburn with this chili

• Recipe Dr. - No heartburn with this chiliPublished on: 07/12/06Q: I love chili, but I can't have the usual chili anymore due to heartburn issues. Do you have a recipe for a light chili that doesn't have tomato or chili powder?A: I know most of us think a chili powder-and-tomato-free chili is an urban legend, but it really does exist. I made light versions of a couple of different white chili recipes, and this one is by far the best. If anyone suffering from heartburn also tends to have pepper as a trigger, just delete or reduce the lemon pepper in the recipe.To keep this recipe light, we are using skinless chicken breasts and only a couple of teaspoons of canola oil to sauté the onion, and a small handful of reduced-fat tortilla chips and a sprinkle of shredded cheese to garnish each bowl.—————
• JESSIE'S WHITE CHILI13 (1 cup) servingsOriginal recipe contains about 530 calories, 22 grams fat (7 grams saturated) and 67 milligrams cholesterol per serving.4 cups chicken broth (the best-tasting you can find)
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/4 cups chopped sweet or mild onion
• 16 ounces frozen white corn, lightly thawed
• 1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
• 1 cup finely diced red (or orange) bell pepper,
•  optional1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans (white kidney) or any other white beans, drained and rinsed6 ounces reduced fat tortilla chipsAbout
•  1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (regular or reduced fat)
• Combine broth, lemon pepper and cumin seed in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add chicken and reduce heat to low
• . Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  
• Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and add back to broth. Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
•  Add garlic and onion and sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
•  Add onion mixture to chicken and broth in saucepan. Stir in corn, chiles, bell pepper, ground cumin, lime juice and beans and bring to a boil. Let cook at a gentle boil until the beans are nice and hot (about 3-5 minutes).
  
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• Add a small handful of tortilla chips to each soup bowl and sprinkle a slightly heaping
• 1/8 cup of shredded Jack cheese over the chips in each bowl. Then ladle a serving of chili into each soup bowl and serve.Per 1 cup serving: 353 calories (percent of calories from fat, 20), 29 grams protein, 43 grams carbohydrate,
  
• 8 grams fat (2.5 grams saturated,
  
• 3 grams monounsaturated,
  
• 2 grams polyunsaturated),
  
• 44 milligrams cholesterol,
  
• 8 grams fiber, 868 milligrams sodium (depending on the chicken broth you choose), .3 gram omega-3 fatty acids, 1 gram omega-6 fatty acids, 6 Weight Watchers points.——————————Elaine Magee is a registered dietitian and author of 25 books on nutrition and healthy cooking. Need us to help make your recipes healthier?
  

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Home Remedies for Heartburn:

• Heartburn is a burning sensation and pain in the stomach and chest, behind the breastbone. The symptoms of heartburn are the following: bloating, gas, nausea, shortness of breath and/or an acidic or sour taste in the throat and mouth. Heartburn is caused when hydrochloric acid, which is use to digest food, is release up the esophagus. On its way up the acid irritates the sensitive tissues in the esophagus and throat. Usually the esophageal sphincter muscle contracts thus preventing the stomach acid from shooting up into the esophagus, but if this muscle is not functioning properly, the acid can slip past it and this is when heartburn symptoms start, however it is called Gastroesophageal reflux disease because of the muscle malfunction but it’s also known as dyspepsia, chronic heartburn or acid indigestion. If left un treated the repeated flow of acid through the esophagus can scar and produce changes in the cells lining, it can cause cancer later in life.A hiatus hernia develops when the stomach bulges up into the diaphragm, this condition can also cause heartburn, other triggers for heartburn are alcohol drinking, smoking and eating acidic foods.

• The good news is that herbs can deal with this problem very easily

•  TIP:

•  Doctors no longer recommend drinking milk to reduce heartburn, it has been proven that milk temporarily reduces the symptoms only to increase acid production by the stomach which causes more heartburn.

•  If you are one of those people, that uses antacids, think about this next time you are about to take one. Antacids reduce nutrient absorption, such as, Iron and increase blood pressure they upset the kidneys and their relief is short.

• The best solution for heartburn is the use of herbs and vegetables.

• We recommend:
  

•  Papaya chewable tablets can be purchase in health stores and they are helpful reducing heartburn.

•  Drink Aloe Vera juice to heal the intestinal tract.

•  Drink Chamomile tea after meals to relieve esophageal irritation.

•  Doctors are using Licorice to treat heartburn and stomach and esophagus ulcers.* Drink a large glass of water at the first sign of heartburn, if the symptoms are not too strong this will help.

•  Make a juice using raw potatoes. Wash the potato very well do not peel it, just place it in the juicer, mix it with some other juice for taste and drink immediately after juicing.

• Mr. Lagadyn; a Fifteen year heartburn and acid reflux sufferer cures himself in less than a week and throws away all of his drugs. Read More

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10 Tips to help you with your Heartburn

1. Eat smaller, more frequent meals.A full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which will increase the chance that some of this food will reflux into the esophagus
2. .Avoid foods and beverages that can trigger reflux of stomach contents.Some foods and beverages increase the risk of reflux by relaxing the LES. These include alcohol; beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea and cola drinks; carbonated beverages; citrus fruits and juices; tomatoes and tomato sauces; chocolate; spicy and fatty foods.Sponsored LinksAcid Reflux and Diet 3 Grocery Items May Replace Drugs to Cure Acid Reflux & Heartburn! RefluxAcid Reflux Bugging You?Learn The One Method That Will Stop Your Acid Reflux Forever.100% Effective.
   
3. Don't eat within two to three hours before bedtime.Lying down with a full stomach can cause stomach contents to press harder against the LES, increasing the chances of refluxed food.
4. If you're overweight, lose the extra pounds.Obesity increases abdominal pressure, which can then push stomach contents up into the esophagus.
5.  Elevate your head a few inches while you sleep.Lying down flat presses the stomach's contents against the LES. With the head higher than the stomach, gravity helps reduce this pressure. You can elevate your head in a couple of ways. You can place bricks, blocks or anything that's sturdy securely under the legs at the head of your bed. You can also use an extra pillow, or a wedge-shaped pillow, to elevate your head.
6. Don't wear belts or clothes that are tight fitting around the waist.Clothing that fits tightly around the abdomen will squeeze the stomach, forcing food up against the LES, and cause food to reflux into the exophagus. Clothing that can cause problems include tight-fitting belts and slenderizing undergarments.
7. Stop smoking.The chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the LES as they pass from the lungs into the blood.
8. Avoid alcohol.Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid. If you want to consume alcohol, follow these tips: Dilute alcoholic beverages with water or club soda, drink moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages -- the suggested amounts are 1-2 mixed drinks, 12-16 ounces of wine, or 2-3 beers, drink white wine instead of red, choose non-alcoholic beer or wine whenever you can.
9.  Keep a heartburn record.Record what triggerd your acid reflux episodes, the severity of each episode, how your body reacts, and what gives you relief. The next step is to take this information to your doctor so the both of you can determine what lifestyle changes you will need to make and what treatments will give you maximum relief.
10. Take your medication at the same time every day.It is very important to take your medication every day. If you are prone to forgetting, leave yourself a note to remind you or take your medication when you do another daily activity that you don't forget doing, such as brushing your teeth or washing your face.Important disclaimer information about this About site.Suggested ReadingHeartburn Record Dining Out Guide for Acid Reflux Sufferers Foods With Little Risk of Causing Heartburn Foods To Be Consumed With Discretion Foods To Avoid

Top 10 Heartburn Prevention Tips

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Salt Consumption linked to Heartburn Risk

Medical News Summary (summary of medical news story as reported by Macleans): Researchers from Sweden and Norway claim that smoking and high salt consumption are big risk factors for heartburn but regular exercise and consumption of high-fiber bread reduce the risk. The fiber is believed to decrease the level of nitric oxide in the stomach. Nitric oxide causes reflux by relaxing muscles at the bottom of esophagus. They found that tea, coffee and alcohol had an insignificant impact on the condition. Regular use of table salt increased the risk of developing acid reflux by 70%. Salted meat or fish eaten at least three times per week increased the risk by 50%.URL: http://www.macleans.ca/topstories/health/article.jsp?content=20041223_105143_3032Related Disease Topics: Acid reflux, Heartburn

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This Tip Could Prevent you from having Heartburn

 Water prevents and cures heartburn.Heartburn is a signal of water shortage in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a major thirst signal of the human body. The use of antacids or tablet medications in the treatment of this pain does not correct dehydration, and the body continues to suffer as a result of its water shortage.Tragedy: Not recognizing heartburn as a sign of dehydration and treating it with antacids and pill medications will, in time, produce inflammation of the stomach and duodenum, hiatal hernia, ulceration, and eventually cancers in the gastrointestinal tract, including the liver and pancreas.

Water - the great healer

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