Reducing intake is a more sensible and satisfying approach, Silver told Verywell in an email.

Simple vs. Complex Carbs

Not all carbohydrates are the same.

Simple carbs, which are mainly composed of sugars, can quickly increase blood sugar levels.

GERD Acid Reflux

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More research is needed to understand exactly why reducing simple carbs improves GERD.

The gas could bubble up and make acid reflux worse, Bragagnini added.

Small portion sizes can help move food from the stomach to the small intestine faster.

Yadlapati said she encourages her patients to stop eating at least three hours before bedtime.

But know that youre probably going to have some symptoms and just dont be alarmed when that occurs.

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