Prevent Heartburn With These 5 Foods


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Prevent Heartburn With These 5 Foods

If you suffer from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the acid that's in your stomach comes back up through your esophagus, and results in burning and pain in your chest. It's often caused by the foods you eat, so here are some foods that will prevent these uncomfortable symptoms. Oatmeal with bananas — Opt for this high fiber, lowfat food instead of a sugary, fried doughnut Read more

Got Heartburn? You May Want to Avoid These Foods


Updated 04/22/11 11:31 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Heartburn Causing Foods

When we overeat or consume spicy foods, oftentimes the gate between our esophagus and stomach doesn't close, which allows acid to move into the esophagus and therefore cause a burning sensation called hearburn. If you happen to experience more than two heartburn episodes per week, than you may be one of the 20 percent of adults who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn can Read more