Foods To Avoid For Heartburn Relief

Foods High In Fat

Fatty foods are a serious trigger behind episodes of heartburn. This is because fat, both saturated and unsaturated, is more difficult for the body to digest, which means the fatty food will sit in the stomach for longer. Food can then block the stomach from emptying and this allows stomach acid to build up enough so that it ends up back in the esophagus and causes heartburn.

Aside from fast food, common foods that are high in fat individuals with heartburn may have to avoid are nuts, cheese, avocados, dressings and dips, bacon, and chicken thighs. Individuals will also need to read the labels on packaged foods to check how much fat they contain before eating them. Individuals are at the highest risk of heartburn induced by fatty food if they eat a large meal with lots of fat.

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