Will a bland diet cure heartburn?

A bland diet isn't bad for heartburn sufferers. In fact, it may make them feel better. But the bland diet alone will not cure heartburn caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

Certain foods, however, can aggravate your heartburn symptoms, and it's best to limit or avoid completely those foods and drinks that result in acid reflux. There are other foods that have little or no potential for causing heartburn. The foods listed in the charts below will give you suggestions on safe foods and foods to avoid.

Food Charts

Foods with little risk of causing heartburn

Foods to be consumed with discretion

Foods to be avoided

These are by no means the only foods you can eat or should avoid. In your personal situation, you may either find you can eat the foods from the "Avoid" group with no problem or have problems with foods that are safe to eat for most heartburn sufferers.

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Dining Out Guide For Heartburn Sufferers
Just as at home, eating certain foods in restaurants can trigger heartburn. There are methods you can use to use to limit acid reflux. Acid reflux sufferers need to make heartburn-friendly food choices, know how the food is prepared, select beverages and portion sizes that will prevent the acid reflux.

Fast Food Nutrition Facts Calculator
-- From About's Pediatrics' Guide --
This calculator will help you find out how many calories and how much fat is contained in your favorite fast food meal. It's important for acid reflux sufferers to avoid high-fat meals as fat can slow down/delay stomach enpytying, which can then lead to more reflux. This calculator could be useful for planning your acid reflux diet when dining out.