Diet Rx
Diet for Heartburn
Heartburn, which typically results from stomach acid pouring back up into the oesophagus, is a burning sensation in the chest. It is a typical sign of acid reflux, which happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to shut completely.
Eat freely 26 foods
Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Fresh Fish
- Lean meat
CEREALS AND MILLETS
- Brown Rice
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY
- Chia seeds
- Fennel
- Flaxseeds (Alsi)
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-FRESH
- Ginger (Adrak)
DRINKS
- Aloe Vera juice
- Chamomile Tea
- Peppermint tea
EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS
- Egg White
FRUITS
- Banana
- Musk melon
- Watermelon
GRAINS
- Whole wheat bread
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
- Kale
- Spinach (Palak)
MARINE FISH
- Salmon (Rawas)
- Tuna
MILK PRODUCTS
- Cheese
- Low-fat milk
- Yogurt
NUTS AND OIL SEEDS
- Almond (Badam)
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Broccoli
- Green beans
- Oatmeal
In moderation 9 foods
Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.
BEVERAGES
- Sparkling water
FRUITS
- Orange
MISCELLANEOUS
- Orange juice
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Tomato
OTHERS
- Fried food
SPICES AND HERBS
- Black Pepper
SUGARS
- Soda
- chilli
- Tomato sauce
Better avoided 28 foods
Foods that tend to make this condition worse.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Red meat
BEVERAGES
- Caffeine
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-FRESH
- Garlic (Lehsun)
DRINKS
- Carbonated drinks( soda)
- Tea
FRUITS
- Grapefruit (Chakotra)
- Lemon
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
- Mustard (Sarson/Rai)
MILK PRODUCTS
- Butter
- Ice Cream
- Whole milk
MISCELLANEOUS
- Coffee
- Pickles (Achaar)
NUTS AND OIL SEEDS
- Cashew (Kaju)
- Olive oil (Jaitoon ka tel)
- Peanuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Raw Onions
PROCESSED FOOD
- Processed foods
ROOTS AND TUBERS
- Onion
SPICES AND HERBS
- Spicy curry
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Milk cream
- mint (Pudina )
- Spicy food
- white Vinegar
This is general dietary guidance for a condition, not a prescription or a personal diet plan. What is right for you depends on your health, medicines and reports — confirm changes with a doctor or dietitian.