Saturday, November 14, 2009

Avoid Heartburn Foods To Avoid Heartburn

By John Tierman

If you suffer from heartburn, here is some good news for you. By avoiding heartburn foods, you can avoid the symptoms of heartburn. This list of foods to avoid may also help you to avoid heartburn.

The foods that cause heartburn differ for every person. The following list contains many foods that may cause heartburn. Although you may not be able to eliminate them all at once try avoiding a few at a time and see if the symptoms do not improve.

High fat meats and fatty meats prepared with extra spice can trigger heartburn. Avoid marbled sirloin, ground beef, chicken nuggets and Buffalo chicken wings. The first three are high in fat, the last is high in fat and spicy.

Another group of foods that cause heart burn include sweets, oils and fats. Chocolate heads off this list as in seems to cause more heartburn than all other foods combined. Also in the list are potato and corn chips which cause problems due to the high fat content. Butter cookies are high in both fat and sugar and can cause heartburn in a number of people. Brownies and donuts can also cause flare ups for many people. Many salad dressings have fat and vinegar that can be a trigger for heartburn suffers. Anything that is fired or fatty in general can also cause problems.

Among the juices, fruits and vegetables, the following can cause that burn that just does not seem to go away. Any citrus fruit or citrus juice such as orange, lemon, grapefruit, cranberry or tomato can set off heartburn. Potatoes that are prepared with lots of fat, such as mashed potatoes or French fries, can start the burn. Raw onions are notorious for the upset that they may cause. Potato salad combines high fat from the mayonnaise, potatoes and often onion and can cause a major attack of heartburn.

Beverages that are high in acid concentration or alcohol should be avoided. Coffee and tea are highly acidic and can cause heartburn. Alcohol can relax the muscles, including the flap at the base of the esophagus which allows acid reflux. Wine combines the relaxing with acid.

Pasta can also be a trigger for some people. The most offending types of pasta are macaroni and cheese and spaghetti served with marinara sauce.

Finally, there are some dairy products you may want to avoid. These include cottage cheese, ice cream, milk shakes and sour cream.

By avoiding these trigger foods you may also avoid heartburn. If you suffer major attacks, try avoiding all the foods at first, then slowly see what you can add back to your diet and still avoid heartburn.

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