How ‘bout them apples: Non-citrus fruit helps lessen effects of reflux disease

K-State food scientist says food choices can help in managing GERD

  • Apples and other non-citrus fruit can help lessen the effects of reflux disease.
    Apples and other non-citrus fruit can help lessen the effects of reflux disease.
    MANHATTAN, Kan. – It’s a well-known saying that an apple a day, keeps the doctor away, but do we really know why? Truth is, there’s probably a lot of reasons why apples and other non-acidic fruits, in particular, are good for human bodies. But Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says one especially strong reason is to reduce the effects of Gastroesophageal ref...

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