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By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD

Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers

Wednesday February 21, 2007
Does it seem like no matter what you eat, heartburn keeps occurring? Anyone suffering from heartburn needs have a special acid reflux diet. You need to know what foods are safe, and avoid the foods that can trigger your heartburn. You need to know how to prepare your foods to avoid heartburn-triggering ingredients. To get you started, check out the resources below. The following charts include foods that have been found to be relatively safe for heartburn sufferers, foods that in most cases should be avoided, and foods that can be consumed in moderation.

    Safe Foods For Heartburn Sufferers
    The foods listed in this table are the most common foods that are usually pretty safe for heartburn sufferers to eat.

    Foods Okay In Moderation
    The foods listed in this table are foods that you may be able to enjoy occasionally, in moderation.

    Foods To Avoid
    The foods listed in this table are the most common foods that can produce heartburn.

To aid in good digestion, heartburn sufferers need to know how to prepare their food. It isn't just the foods you select that help you with the heartburn. It is also important how the foods are prepared. These recipes are sorted into categories:

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