It is important to avoid or limit foods that are spicy and fatty to manage and prevent acid reflux. Alcohol, soda, and carbonated beverages can also increase your risk of acid reflux and GERD. Eating ...

For people prone to heartburn, high-fat foods may trigger the condition. And unfortunately, they include some of the healthiest and nutritious foods like avocados, cheese, and nuts. And studies have ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

Many people complain of heartburn almost every day. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from mouth to stomach) causing a painful burning feeling ...

One time, we spent an excruciating 45 minutes at a family dinner thinking a tapeworm was chewing up our insides. Turns out we just had a mean case of heartburn. Maybe Urban Meyer has the same problem.

In a recent column, I described myself as a “nutrition nerd” regarding my fascination with the human body’s ability to process food into substances we need to maintain health.

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion.Eating spicy foods can also trigger symptoms in people with acid reflux and gastritis.Possible benefits from ...

No matter your age, it doesn’t hurt to be aware of foods that may cause heartburn. But that knowledge could be particularly handy if you are in or approaching menopause—as the sensation can become ...

Heartburn is an occasional burning pain in your chest that can get worse after you eat, at night, when you lay down, or bend over. It's a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD occurs ...

Seems there are several reasons, Maureen. One is that high fat foods are digested slower, so they stay in the stomach longer ...