Nutrition support for reflux and GERD

Reflux can make eating frustrating. You may notice heartburn, regurgitation or discomfort after meals, or find that symptoms become worse at particular times of the day.

Our dietitians can help you explore how your food choices, meal size, meal timing and eating patterns may be affecting your symptoms, without automatically removing large groups of foods.

Food Triggers

Identify what matters for you

Reflux triggers are not identical for everyone. We can help you look for patterns between what you eat and when symptoms occur.

Meal Patterns

Adjust how you eat

Meal size, timing and eating habits can be important. We can help you trial practical changes that fit your normal day.

Food Variety

Avoid unnecessary restriction

If you have removed multiple foods because of reflux, we can review these restrictions and help you maintain as much variety as possible.

How a reflux dietitian can help

Rather than handing you a generic list of foods to avoid, we look at your symptoms, current diet and eating routine to identify changes that are relevant to you.

Symptoms

Map your reflux patterns

We can look at when symptoms occur and how they relate to meals, drinks, portion sizes and your daily routine.

Meal Size

Make meals more manageable

If larger meals worsen symptoms, we can help you adjust meal and snack patterns while still meeting your nutrition needs.

Meal Timing

Review when you eat

We can explore whether the timing of meals and snacks may be contributing to symptoms, including reflux later in the day or overnight.

Triggers

Test suspected foods

We can help you work out whether suspected trigger foods are genuinely affecting you rather than continuing restrictions without a clear reason.

Nutrition

Keep your diet balanced

If reflux has changed the way you eat, we can review your overall intake and help make sure your diet remains nutritionally adequate.

Practical Support

Make changes you can maintain

We focus on realistic meals, snacks and eating strategies that work with your preferences, family and routine.

Reflux symptoms are not always caused by food.

Nutrition can form part of reflux management, but persistent, worsening or unexplained symptoms should be discussed with your GP or treating medical team.

What to expect at your reflux dietitian appointment

We start by understanding your symptoms and how you currently eat, then focus on changes that are realistic for you.

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Understand your reflux

We discuss your symptoms, when they occur, your medical history, medications and any foods you already suspect may be contributing.

2

Review how you eat

We look at your meals, snacks, drinks, portion sizes, meal timing and any foods you have stopped eating.

3

Develop practical strategies

Together, we identify manageable changes to trial and review rather than changing your entire diet at once.

Access reflux dietitian support your way

Our Client Care Team can help you find an appointment option that suits your location and needs.

Clinic appointments

See one of our dietitians at selected clinic locations across South East Queensland.

Telehealth Australia-wide

Access reflux and GERD nutrition support from home with telehealth appointments available across Australia.

Selected home visits

Home visits may be available within selected service areas where attending a clinic is difficult.

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Individual nutrition advice
Support based on your symptoms, diet and everyday eating patterns.
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Practical reflux strategies
Focus on realistic food, meal size and timing changes.
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Less unnecessary restriction
Identify the changes that matter without automatically avoiding long lists of foods.

Reflux dietitian FAQs

Can a dietitian help with reflux?

Yes. A dietitian can review your usual food intake, meal size, meal timing and possible triggers and help you develop practical strategies for managing reflux while maintaining a balanced diet.

What is GERD?

GERD stands for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. It is a condition where reflux occurs regularly and may cause symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation.

What foods trigger reflux?

Reflux triggers can differ from person to person. Rather than avoiding every food commonly associated with reflux, a dietitian can help you identify patterns that are relevant to your symptoms.

Do I need to avoid all acidic or spicy foods?

Not everyone with reflux reacts to the same foods. Your individual symptoms and tolerance can help guide which foods, if any, need to be adjusted.

Does meal timing affect reflux?

Meal timing and portion size can be relevant for some people with reflux. A dietitian can review your normal routine and help you trial changes that are practical for you.

Can I see a reflux dietitian by telehealth?

Yes. Simply Nutrition Dietitians provides telehealth appointments across Australia for people seeking nutrition support for reflux and GERD.

Do I need a referral?

You can contact our team directly about an appointment. Referrals can also be submitted by GPs, specialists and other health professionals involved in your care.

Ready to speak with a reflux dietitian?

Get practical nutrition support for reflux and GERD, with advice built around your symptoms, food preferences and everyday routine.

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