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High-fiber foods
- Fibrous foods make you feel full, so you're less likely to overeat, which may contribute to heartburn.
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High-fiber foods
- Oatmeal in particular absorbs stomach acid. Other high-fiber options include brown rice, quinoa, and green vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
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Alkaline foods
- Low-acid or alkaline foods can help neutralize stomach acid by coating an irritated esophageal lining.
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Alkaline foods
- Alkaline foods include bananas, melons, nuts, and cauliflower.
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Watery foods
- Eating foods that contain a lot of water can dilute and weaken stomach acid.
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Watery foods
- Watery foods include cucumber, celery, watermelon, and broth-based soups.
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Leafy greens
- Pile up your plate! Leafy greens are alkaline and watery, so they're easy on the gut and won't cause painful gas.
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Leafy greens
- Just make sure not to add any high-fat dressings, acidic vinaigrettes, or toppings such as onions, which can trigger GERD.
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Dairy
- Milk and yogurt act as a temporary buffer, soothing heartburn symptoms. Basically, dairy coats the esophagus so you don't feel that acid irritating that lining.
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Dairy
- Another great thing is that yogurt is rich in probiotics, which promote a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut and help with digestion.
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Ginger
- Alkaline and anti-inflammatory, ginger is one of the best digestive aids because of its medicinal properties.
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Ginger
- Therefore, try sipping ginger tea when you feel heartburn coming on. It will help ease irritation in the digestive tract.
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Salmon
- Easy to digest and filled with Omega-3, salmon won't linger in your stomach for a long time, reducing your risk of reflux.
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Salmon
- If spices bother your stomach, make sure to add flavor with herbs like basil or parsley.
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Root vegetables
- Root vegetables, like potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets boast soluble fiber, which is easy to digest.
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Root vegetables
- They also fill you up so you don't overeat, which can lead to heartburn. Plus, they're not spicy, acidic, or high in fat.
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Bread
- Choose whole-grain, it's the first ingredient on the label! Plus, it's made with unprocessed grains.
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Bread
- Unfortunately, other healthy-sounding breads, such as wheat or 7-grain, may be made with refined grains. These are stripped of natural fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients.
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Lean poultry and meats
- If you choose chicken or turkey, remember to remove the fatty skin and opt for baking, broiling, or grilling, instead of frying.
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Lean poultry and meats
- Even ground beef and steak can be fine, as long as they're lean.
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Fennel
- Part of the alkaline food family, fennel is a crunchy vegetable with a licorice flavor, which makes a great addition to salads.
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Fennel
- There's some evidence that fennel can improve your digestion, as it's low in acid.
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Parsley
- That piece of parsley on your plate isn't only for decoration.
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Parsley
- In fact, parsley has been a traditional treatment for upset stomach for hundreds of years.
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Aloe vera
- Another old treatment that helps with reflux. You can buy aloe vera as a plant or as a supplement. Plus, it works as a thickener in recipes.
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Aloe vera
- Just make sure it's not the latex form and that it's free of anthraquinones, which can irritate the digestive system.
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Lemon water
- Lemon juice is generally considered very acidic, but a small amount mixed with warm water and honey is great for you.
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Lemon water
- In fact, this magic trio has an alkalizing effect that neutralizes stomach acid.
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Gum
- Chewing gum in moderation can ease symptoms of heartburn.
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Gum
- When you chew gum, you increase the saliva your mouth produces. The saliva works against any stomach acid in your esophagus. Sources: (Johns Hopkins Medicine) (Health) (WebMD) See also: How a bad taste in your mouth may be more serious than you think
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High-fiber foods
- Fibrous foods make you feel full, so you're less likely to overeat, which may contribute to heartburn.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
High-fiber foods
- Oatmeal in particular absorbs stomach acid. Other high-fiber options include brown rice, quinoa, and green vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Alkaline foods
- Low-acid or alkaline foods can help neutralize stomach acid by coating an irritated esophageal lining.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Alkaline foods
- Alkaline foods include bananas, melons, nuts, and cauliflower.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Watery foods
- Eating foods that contain a lot of water can dilute and weaken stomach acid.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Watery foods
- Watery foods include cucumber, celery, watermelon, and broth-based soups.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Leafy greens
- Pile up your plate! Leafy greens are alkaline and watery, so they're easy on the gut and won't cause painful gas.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Leafy greens
- Just make sure not to add any high-fat dressings, acidic vinaigrettes, or toppings such as onions, which can trigger GERD.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Dairy
- Milk and yogurt act as a temporary buffer, soothing heartburn symptoms. Basically, dairy coats the esophagus so you don't feel that acid irritating that lining.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Dairy
- Another great thing is that yogurt is rich in probiotics, which promote a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut and help with digestion.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Ginger
- Alkaline and anti-inflammatory, ginger is one of the best digestive aids because of its medicinal properties.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Ginger
- Therefore, try sipping ginger tea when you feel heartburn coming on. It will help ease irritation in the digestive tract.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Salmon
- Easy to digest and filled with Omega-3, salmon won't linger in your stomach for a long time, reducing your risk of reflux.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Salmon
- If spices bother your stomach, make sure to add flavor with herbs like basil or parsley.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Root vegetables
- Root vegetables, like potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets boast soluble fiber, which is easy to digest.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Root vegetables
- They also fill you up so you don't overeat, which can lead to heartburn. Plus, they're not spicy, acidic, or high in fat.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Bread
- Choose whole-grain, it's the first ingredient on the label! Plus, it's made with unprocessed grains.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Bread
- Unfortunately, other healthy-sounding breads, such as wheat or 7-grain, may be made with refined grains. These are stripped of natural fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Lean poultry and meats
- If you choose chicken or turkey, remember to remove the fatty skin and opt for baking, broiling, or grilling, instead of frying.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Lean poultry and meats
- Even ground beef and steak can be fine, as long as they're lean.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Fennel
- Part of the alkaline food family, fennel is a crunchy vegetable with a licorice flavor, which makes a great addition to salads.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Fennel
- There's some evidence that fennel can improve your digestion, as it's low in acid.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Parsley
- That piece of parsley on your plate isn't only for decoration.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Parsley
- In fact, parsley has been a traditional treatment for upset stomach for hundreds of years.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Aloe vera
- Another old treatment that helps with reflux. You can buy aloe vera as a plant or as a supplement. Plus, it works as a thickener in recipes.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Aloe vera
- Just make sure it's not the latex form and that it's free of anthraquinones, which can irritate the digestive system.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Lemon water
- Lemon juice is generally considered very acidic, but a small amount mixed with warm water and honey is great for you.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Lemon water
- In fact, this magic trio has an alkalizing effect that neutralizes stomach acid.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Gum
- Chewing gum in moderation can ease symptoms of heartburn.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Gum
- When you chew gum, you increase the saliva your mouth produces. The saliva works against any stomach acid in your esophagus. Sources: (Johns Hopkins Medicine) (Health) (WebMD) See also: How a bad taste in your mouth may be more serious than you think
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Foods that help fight acid reflux and heartburn
Learn the best foods to prevent GERD
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Getting a case of acid reflux once in a while is common, but some people suffer from burning discomfort, bloating, and belching almost every time they eat. In fact, about 20% of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic acid reflux condition. Acid reflux is the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach to your throat. Heartburn is the feeling you get when this occurs.
Now, you've probably heard about the foods that make your acid reflux and heartburn worse, such as coffee and spicy food. But what about the foods that can manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life?
Click on to discover the foods that help fight acid reflux and heartburn.
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