Avoiding Certain Foods That Cause Heartburn

Acid reflux can be excruciating. One of the worst things about heartburn is that it often occurs at night, stopping you from getting a full night’s sleep. Waking up untested can add more stress to your life in turn increasing the chances of another acid reflux attack.

The key to stopping acid reflux is to understand what it actually is. Heartburn occurs when the stomach produces an overabundance of stomach acid. With no where to go and nothing to digest it travels over the stomach and into the esophagus. Unlike the stomach the esophagus’s inner lining is not meant to handle such powerful acid. This is why heartburn is so painful, the stomach’s acid is literally eating away at the esophagus’s lining. This is not only excruciating but can also become very dangerous if it happens often enough.

There are many medications that can help you control and prevent heartburn. There is no shortage of medications from over the counter medicines like Tums or Prilosec to doctor proscribed medication for extreme cases of heartburn. If this is the type of cure that you are looking for I suggest you speak with your health care professional. Many times the best way to avoid heartburn is by abstaining from the foods that are known to cause it.

Here are some foods that you may want to avoid:

Citrus Fruits – Fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruits are full of citrus acids that may increase your risk of acid reflux especially on an empty stomach.

Tomatoes – Contrary to what you may think tomatoes are extremely acidic and may cause heartburn.

Garlic and Onions – Garlic and onions have also been known to cause an acid reflux attack in many people.

Spicy Foods – This is a no brainier but if you are prone to acid reflux attacks, stay away from any spicy foods.

Alcohol – The over consumption of alcohol will cause heartburn

Peppermint and Spearmint – If you think that sucking on these mints will sooth your acid reflux you may actually be making it worse.

Caffeine – Drinks like soda and coffee are high in caffeine. This will stimulate the metabolism and increase stomach acid.

Meats and Cheese – Meats and cheese that are high in fats are known to cause higher amounts of stomach acids.

Steering clear of these types of foods may help you avoid painful heartburn attacks.

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