As part of your treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be asked to follow a special diet, which some people call a GERD diet. This includes eating a heart-healthy diet, avoiding foods that make symptoms worse, eating smaller meals more often, and avoiding eating before bedtime. If you are overweight, losing weight while on the GERD diet may improve your symptoms.
(Click GERD Diet for more detailed information on the foods that can aggravate GERD symptoms.)