Publisher's Synopsis
Acid reflux, that irritating backflow of stomach acid up into your esophagus, is often triggered by what you eat and drink. If you eat the wrong things, you'll feel the burn. Some foods are known to cause reflux more than others.
Just a quick reminder: If you have heartburn more than twice a week, you may have GERD, which is a more serious condition. Make an appointment today. Here are 8 foods to avoid if you have acid reflux, and 8 foods that keep you free from the burn and keep you healthier overall. A win-win situation! 8 foods that are bad for acid refluxChocolate - Everyone's favorite treat comes with a dark side; chocolate contains caffeine, cocoa, and plant chemicals that can all trigger heartburn. Also, a chemical in cocoa relaxes the LES, making it easier for stomach contents to leak into your esophagus.
Peppermint - Known for soothing an irritable bowel, peppermint has the opposite effect on acid reflux. Peppermint calms down the muscles that help with digestion, and when the LES is calm, it leaks.
Fatty foods-You're right if you think that fatty foods make you feel slow. They make your LES relax and take longer than other foods to digest. When food stays in your stomach for a long time, your body makes more acid to get rid of it. Fried foods like onion rings are a clear cause, but meats like prime rib or bacon and dairy products made with whole milk are also to blame.
