The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Acid Reflux, According to Experts

The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Acid Reflux, According to Experts

Got heartburn? Avoiding this food may help ease your symptoms.Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RDGetty Images. EatingWell design.Key PointsDietitians agree that fried foods are the No. 1 food to limit to avoid acid reflux.Instead, aim to eat more lean proteins, high-fiber grains, legumes and cooked vegetables.Eating smaller meals, skipping carbonated drinks and getting regular exercise can also help.Acid reflux is when the contents in yo…

Chrissy Teigen’s Reflux Struggles Are So Relatable, and Why We Love the Gut-Friendly Bland Diet Fix

Back in 2018, Chrissy Teigen took to X (then Twitter) to ask a question many have wondered: “Can you die of acid reflux?” While the short answer is probably no, acid reflux, caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, is undeniably uncomfortable and painful. Teigen isn’t alone: a 2019 study found that nearly one-third of adults in the US experience acid reflux symptoms weekly. Acid reflux can have many triggers, including alcohol an…