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.

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