If you have GERD and bloating you should try betaine HCL with pepsin supplements and digestive enzymes supplements. They work great. You need a good amount of stomach acid to digest your food! Stomach acid decreases with age, chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies, gastritis, thyroid imbalances, h pylori bacteria, toxins..it’s quite a list. I love butter. I buy a 500 gram block every week for both of us. Delicious. :)
From WebMD…
“In moderation, butter can be a healthy part of your diet. It's rich in nutrients like bone-building calcium and has compounds linked to lower chances of obesity.17”
From MilesFit…
“A lack of stomach acid production is one of the main reasons why so many people find weight-loss to be such an arduous task. When someone lacks stomach acid, they're likely to suffer from a sub-optimal metabolism, struggle with blood sugar regulation issues, experience cravings, energy lows and sleep problems, and encounter a variety of other issues. All of these responses make it extremely difficult for someone with a lack of stomach acid to make the lifestyle shifts necessary to lose weight.
Furthermore, while poor stomach acid production is a very common problem, it's often overlooked by many healthcare practitioners. Addressing low levels of stomach acid can make a world of difference when it comes to facilitating weight-loss and cultivating a powerful and healthy body.”
“Symptoms potentially indicative of low stomach acid levels
Indigestion
Gas
Bloating
Stomach aches and pains
Pulmonary/esophageal/nasal/sinus mucous formation
Vertical lines on the nails
Manifestation of multiple allergies and intolerances
All of these symptoms are good indicators that the body lacks stomach acid.”
Hi! Here's the beautiful thing. There are SO many foods out there. Can you eat avocados? What about nuts or beans? What about sweet potatoes? What about an apple? Eggs? Lean poultry? Green beans? Fish? See what I'm getting at. There are a ton of foods. You also can take a good multi vitamin to supplement. When we make dietary changes, we may feel 'weird' or bloat a little. Especially if we are detoxing off fats and sugars of less desirable food. So, add something in in small amounts. When you DO lose some weight, some of these things will likely get better. As a long time GERD sufferer, losing weight resulted in it getting significantly better. When is the last time you had a physical, by the way?