Acid reflux is a common condition affecting millions of Americans. It is when there is a backflow of acid from the stomach into the feeding tube or esophagus. A reason why the condition occurs is if the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is weakened. Usually, the LES maintains tone to prevent the movement of fluid up the esophagus. It only tends to open to allow food through during digestion but if it is compromised you may have acid reflux. Other contributing factors are delayed emptying of the stomach and increased acid production by the stomach. All of these factors may be affected by how much, what food you eat and how you move after eating.
When acid reaches the esophagus it can cause irritation and pain with the most common symptom of heartburn. While the following foods will not cure your condition they may help avoid that uncomfortable burning feeling in your chest and any other symptoms:
Eliminate problematic foods from your diet to beat reflux. These foods may be variable between individuals with regards to which trigger acid reflux and the extent of reflux that they cause:
Paying attention to what you eat, how much you eat and what you do soon after eating will have a positive impact on your health and help you to avoid acid reflux. To find out your specific triggers you can try to make a food diary taking into account what you ate, when you ate it and how you felt afterward. Consult your doctor if your reflux is getting in the way of your life, you need to take antacids on a daily basis or you have reflux more than two times every week.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146619
https://www.health.harvard.edu/digestive-health/9-ways-to-relieve-acid-reflux-without-medication
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/