Foods to Limit to Control Acid Reflux

Do you find that you are getting heartburn after eating certain foods? While food isn't a problem for every heartburn sufferer, for many it is a daily concern. This is why it is important to know which foods can cause heartburn for you and limit those foods. These are foods that are usually responsible for a higher occurrence of heartburn.

You can keep a heartburn or food diary to learn what are your personal "problem" foods.

The foods listed in the Table below are the most common foods that can produce heartburn.

For a listing of foods that usually cause little or no heartburn problem, please check out the table for foods that have Little Potential to Cause Heartburn. For a listing of foods that you may be able to enjoy occasionally, please check out the table for foods that can be Consumed With Discretion.

This is by no means a complete list, and 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 not listed. It is a good idea to keep a Food Diary. For approximately two weeks, write down what you eat, when you eat and any symptoms you may experience. This will help you and your doctor plan your diet and decide on any change in eating habits you may need.


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Related Resources:

• Meal Planning Quick Tips for Preventing Heartburn
• Tips for Preventing Heartburn When You Eat Out
• Heartburn Friendly Recipes
• Keeping a Food Diary
• Heartburn Free School Lunches
• Share Your Story: What Foods Are Your Biggest Heartburn Trigger?

Foods To Limit On The Acid Reflux Diet