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I found this on another website where she is doing exactly what I have told everyone to do.  All the supplements that I mentioned on a previous post are intended to really boost your body and get you repigmented. It is all about low stomach acid, what the doctors are not telling us.

Foods to avoid

Fortunately the foods that should be avoided to reduce the symptoms of low stomach acid- should also be limited to protect bone health.
• Refined carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes, crackers, etc.)
• Alcohol – especially beer.
• Nightshade vegetables – A small percentage of people experience a bad reaction to nightshade vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, and peppers (chili, green, red). These may cause gastrointestinal upset such as heartburn and indigestion, or increased inflammation for arthritis sufferers. Avoid these foods if you have a bad reaction to them.
• Wheat and gluten (a wheat protein) if you have celiac disease.
• Excessive coffee/caffeine intake
• Refined sugars and artificial sweeteners that can feed Candida.
• Sodium nitrite found in processed foods such as hot dogs, lunch meats, and bacon
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG) found in many foods as a flavour enhancer
• Trans fats found in many processed and deep-fried foods, fast food, and junk food
• Carbonated soft drinks that alter blood PH levels
Eliminating some or all of these foods is an excellent strategy for reducing the symptoms of low stomach acid.

More tips

• Eat small meals throughout the day, instead of three large, heavy meals. Small amounts of food exert less workload on the stomach and require less acid secretion for digestion.
• Don’t overeat. Eating too much of any foods is likely to put a strain on an already compromised digestive system.
  
• Maintain an upright position 45 minutes after eating, to allow for easier digestion.
• Do not drink ice-cold water as it slows down HCl production.
• Walking is a perfect exercise for moving the bowels and maintaining a healthy digestive system.

• A daily 30-minute brisk walk, preferably outside in sunlight, is a good start of any exercise plan.
• Meditation, Tai Chi, reflexology, massage, yoga, and listening to calming music can also combat stress that may imbalance stomach acidity.