Things you shouldn’t eat when you have GERD
1. Spicy foods: Spicy foods can increase stomach acid production and worsen GERD symptoms.
2. Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can trigger acid reflux symptoms due to their high acidity.
3. Tomato-based foods: Tomatoes and tomato-based products like tomato sauce and ketchup can also aggravate GERD symptoms due to their acidity.
4. Caffeine: Caffeine can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus and exacerbate GERD symptoms.
5. Fatty foods: High-fat foods can slow down digestion and increase pressure on the stomach, leading to acid reflux.
6. Carbonated beverages: Carbonated beverages can cause bloating, which can put pressure on the stomach and trigger acid reflux.
7. Alcohol: Alcohol can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and increase stomach acid production, making GERD symptoms worse.
8. Mint and mint-flavored foods: Mint can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and worsen GERD symptoms.
9. Fried foods: Fried foods are high in fat and can slow down digestion, leading to an increased risk of acid reflux.
10. Spicy foods: Spicy foods can trigger acid reflux symptoms and irritate the esophagus.