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Do You Know How to Prevent Heartburn?
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There are several types of food and beverages you should avoid if you suffer from heartburn. They are:

  • Fried foods
  • Spicy foods
  • Fatty foods
  • Citrus fruits
  • Tomato products
  • Coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Citrus fruit drinks
  • Chocolate
  • Peppermint
  • Pepper

For more information, you can view charts with safe foods for heartburn sufferers, foods to avoid, and foods to eat in moderation.

Source:

"Heartburn Or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)." The American College of Gastroenterology, n.d. <http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/women/whatisgerd.asp>.

"The Word on GERD -- Straight Answers to Your Questions about Heartburn & GERD." The American College of Gastroenterology, n.d. <http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/gerd/straight.asp>.

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