Frequent acid reflux, heartburnThese 12 foods must be eaten sparingly
Citrus fruits
Fruits such as lemons and tangerines contain a lot of citric acid. Foods that are too acidic can irritate the stomach and produce more stomach acid, which in turn increases food reflux and heartburn.
Carbonated drinks
Carbonated drinks are a relatively irritating drink, which can irritate the stomach and cause gastrointestinal discomfort after drinking.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a very acidic food that stimulates the stomach to produce too much stomach acid, which can lead to acid reflux heartburn.
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are rich in starch, sugar and dietary fiber, which can stimulate a large amount of gastric acid secretion, and if you eat it on an empty stomach or eat too much, stomach acid may reflux into the esophagus, causing symptoms of "heartburn".
Avocado
Avocado is a highly nutritious fruit that contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which are very beneficial to health.
But the fat in avocados can also slow down stomach emptying, which in turn increases the incidence of heartburn.
Cayenne peppers
The capsaicin in chili peppers can cause an increase in gastric acid secretion, which can easily cause heartburn and acid reflux.
Tea, coffee
Beverages such as tea and coffee, which contain more caffeine, can also cause the sphincter muscles in the lower esophagus to relax, making food more prone to regurgitation and causing "heartburn."
Chocolate
In addition to the effects of caffeine, chocolate causes cells in the gut to release large amounts of serotonin, which makes the lower esophageal sphincter more flaccid and stomach acid more reflux.
Garlic
Garlic contains allicin, and eating garlic on an empty stomach or ingesting too much garlic will cause strong irritation to the gastric mucosa and intestinal wall, causing acid reflux.
Whole milk
Nutrition experts at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States said that low-fat milk has the effect of relieving stomach upset, but whole milk can cause or worsen heartburn.
Deep-fried food
Fried foods contain too much fat to be easily digested, so they stay in the stomach for a long time.
At this time, the stomach automatically secretes more stomach acid to aid digestion, which increases the chance of acid reflux.
Black pepper
Like chili peppers, black pepper also has a strong stimulating effect on the stomach and intestines, as well as spicy condiments such as curry powder and hot sauce, and excessive consumption can also cause or aggravate "heartburn".
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Don't eat too much, eat too fast
Eat a moderate amount of food at each meal and avoid overeating. To be regular and quantitative, it is best to eat small and frequent meals.
Don't gobble up during meals, try to chew slowly to reduce the burden on your stomach.
Avoid exercise after meals
Exercise, especially exercises that increase pressure in the abdomen, can add to reflow. If you have a lot of food in your stomach, it is recommended to wait until the stomach is empty.
Change your Xi habits
Minimize activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as excessive bending, wearing tight clothing, and tightening belts.
Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, Health Care China.
Editor: Dai Lin.
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