As of: March 29, 2024, 8:12 a.m
By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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Enjoy meals without unpleasant side effects. Find out which foods you can safely enjoy without causing heartburn.
Around 20 percent of the German population regularly experiences heartburn. Effective measures against this burning feeling and the reflux of stomach acid can be home remedies or medication. Nevertheless, the best strategy is to avoid foods that stimulate stomach acid production - it is best to rely on "clean eating". To prevent heartburn from becoming chronic and resulting in esophageal diseases, a food diary can help. It records what is eaten and drunk every day. People who suffer from frequent heartburn often recall specific triggers such as onions, tomatoes, grapefruit, sour berries, and foods high in fat and sugar.
“Grandma’s home remedies” for heartburn
Healing clay, dissolved in a glass of water or fennel tea
Sauerkraut juice
Potato juice
Chew almonds
Medications with active ingredients such as sodium hydrocarbonate (antacid) or omeprazole (proton pump inhibitor) can also relieve heartburn symptoms.
Avoid heartburn: which foods cause little reflux
Not only medications but also home remedies can help against reflux and unpleasant heartburn. © tommyandone/Imago
Foods that are gentle on the stomach to prevent reflux and heartburn include:
Rolls based on whole grains, finely ground whole grain breads, crispbread and rusks instead of toast, white bread and pretzels
Low fat dairy products
Lean fish species such as trout, pollock, cod and plaice
Low-fat, unsmoked and non-cured meat products, such as turkey and chicken breast
potatoes
Carrots
spinach
broccoli
Bananas
Red apples
Nutritional tips for heartburn
Eat low fat
Eat smaller portions instead of large ones
Eat slowly
Eat at least four hours before bedtime
Sleep at night with your head elevated or lying on your left side
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If you regularly experience heartburn, keep this in mind: Frequent reflux of stomach acid can increase the risk of stomach cancer and esophageal cancer. In addition, heartburn could be an early sign of such serious illnesses.
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