Status: 13.01.2024, 17:12 PM
By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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Enjoy meals without unpleasant side effects. Learn which foods you can safely enjoy without experiencing heartburn.
About 20 percent of the German population regularly experiences heartburn. Effective measures against this burning sensation and the reflux of stomach acid can be home remedies or medications. Still, the best strategy is to avoid foods that stimulate stomach acid production. To prevent heartburn from becoming chronic and subsequently developing diseases of the esophagus, a food diary can help. It records what is eaten and drunk on a daily basis. People who suffer from frequent heartburn often remember certain triggers such as onions, tomatoes, grapefruit, sour berries, and dishes 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
Medications with active ingredients such as sodium hydrocarbonate (antacid) or omeprazole (proton pump inhibitor) can also alleviate symptoms of heartburn.
How to avoid heartburn: which foods trigger little reflux
Not only medication, but also home remedies can help against reflux and unpleasant heartburn. © tommyandone/Imago
Stomach-friendly foods to avoid reflux and heartburn are considered in particular:
- Rolls based on whole grains, finely ground wholemeal 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
Nutrition tips against heartburn
Eat low fat
Eat smaller portions instead of large ones
Eat slowly
Eat at least four hours before bedtime
Sleeping at night with your head elevated
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If you suffer from heartburn on a regular basis, you should observe this: Frequent reflux of stomach acid can increase the risk of stomach cancer and esophageal cancer. In addition, heartburn could already be an early sign of such serious illnesses.
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