Eat, Drink and Be Happy

Certain foods and how you eat them can be big triggers for heartburn. Here are some tips to keep in mind so that you can enjoy eating and not pay for it later.

Foods that may fan the flames:

Coffee (both regular and decaffeinated) and other drinks that contain caffeine

Carbonated drinks
Citrus fruits
Fatty food

Alcohol
Chocolate
Spicy food

Fried food
Certain fruits and vegetables

Tips on how to minimize heartburn:

Wear loose-fitting clothing around your stomach
If you are overweight, try to lose weight
Eat high-protein, low-fat meals
Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating
Do not eat late at night, or just before bedtime
Eat slowly and do not eat big meals
Eat small portions — less food means less acid in your stomach
Do not exercise right after eating