Say goodbye to GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease and add these foods to your diet.
Steel-cut oats are high in fibre which keeps away acid reflux and heart burn. Fibre keeps you fuller for longer and therefore lowers the amount of stomach acid that may flow back up the esophagus, states Healthline.
Whole grains like brown rice, wholegrain bread and chickpea/wholewheat pasta are rich in fibre, which again keeps the digestive system moving longer and absorbs stomach acid, preventing acid reflux, according to John Hopkins Mediicine.
Green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, green beans, spinach are alkaline and reduce stomach acidity. High in fibre and water they keep the stomach on full-throttle, staving off acid reflux, says John Hopkins Medicine.
High-fat meats can worsen acid reflux, but lean meats -- chicken, turkey, fish -- are easier to digest and lower the risk of reflux, states WebMD.
Fruits like bananas, melons etc are low in acid and help coat the stomach lining, reducing irritation and improving digestion, reports WebMD.
Chamomile, fennel tea and other herbal teas soothe the digestive tract and reduce stomach acid production, ending irritation, states Medical News Today.
Yoghurt, kefir, kimchi and other probiotics have calcium and protein, which normalises stomach acid, balances gut bacteria, improves digestion and lowers acid reflux, states Medical News Today.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the stomach and minimise acid buildup, reports WebMD.
Unlike saturated fats, unsaturated fats like that found in avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds lowers inflammation and improves digestion, reports Harvard Health.
The higher the water content of the food item, like watermelon, cucumbers, celery, the more dilution of acid will occur in the stomach, says Johns Hopkins Medicine. And the roughage takes longer to digest, keeping the digestive system busy, not allowing acid buildup.