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Posted 7/4/2013 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
I just realized why drinking almond milk with my coffee is easier on my stomach than cow's milk. As a matter of fact, almond milk takes care of any acid reflux I may be having at any moment. Why?

1. Almond milk is alkalizing after ingested
2. But what I think is really doing it is that it contains calcium carbonate

calcium carbonate = TUMS!

Go figure! I don't suppose this is common knowledge?

So I guess my point is if you have reflux with your fibro, switching to almond milk could be helpful and you may find yourself taking less reflux meds which have some nasty side effects.
Posted 7/4/2013 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Liz! I really don't drink milk. I've never liked it but this is good information for those that do.

I have read recently that cows milk isn't good for us. It's great for cows, though! turn

Almonds, on the other hand are alkalizing and good for you. I snack on almonds nearly every day since I try to keep my body alkaline.

Thanks again! Good info here.

Sherrine
Posted 7/4/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
You're welcome! Raw almonds are excellent but the added TUMS in the almondmilk, which I'm sure was unintentional, is even better!! LOL!
Posted 7/5/2013 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
I found a little over a year ago that I'm allergic to cow's milk and I switch between almond milk and soy milk, with this bit of information I may drink more almond milk! Thanks for the info!
Posted 7/5/2013 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
Soymilk turns acidic so not good for GERD. Best ones for GERD are almond milk and coconut milk, both alkalizing.
Posted 7/5/2013 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not too fond of the taste of almond milk... how can I make it seem tastier? I do want to drink it for health benefits. Plus I'm lactose intolerant anyway, I just normally have the dairy milk with lactase enzyme added.
Posted 7/5/2013 6:37 AM (GMT 0)
almond milk is excellent with chocolate. Try the Silk Almond Dark Chocolate which comes in 4-packs and tastes delicious. I always have it with iced coffee...its especially good with caramel or mocha-caramel. I don't like it warm...unless the people at Whole Foods make it. They have the magic touch!
Posted 7/7/2013 6:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Liz. Regular milk seems to make mine worse, also. I will have to try this.
Posted 7/8/2013 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
This is true, SFOregon. However GERD has many causes including spinal subluxations... I tried the apple cider but it didn't do much for me. Though I still believe diet is the best defense for GERD.
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