There’s nothing like enjoying a delicious healthy meal without the burn. And when I say burn, I am talking about the agonizing acid reflux throat burn and the inflamed smoldering chest burn that occurs shortly after you have eaten. Like most people we would like our palate to be flavorful, exciting, smothered in herbs and spices not bland and boring. But sometimes your meals may have too much kick that leave you with acid reflux and heartburn symptoms shortly after you cleared your plate.
Here are a few common foods and drinks that you should limit or avoid eating that could trigger your burning discomfort:
- Fried/Greasy foods
- Cheese
- Processed snacks
- Chilli powder, pepper
- Fatty meats like bacon and sausage
- Carbonated beverages
- Chocolate
- Tomato-based sauces
- Citrus fruits
- Pizza
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
Oh, let’s not forget to stock up your pantry and fridge with these foods to help prevent and alleviate acid reflux and heartburn:
- High-fiber foods such as brown rice, oatmeal, couscous (which is basically pasta that is made from semolina flour from durum wheat that is mixed with water.)
- Green vegetables: asparagus, broccoli, green beans
- Root vegetables: beets, sweet potatoes, carrots
- Melons: Watermelon
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Fennel
- Nuts
- Bananas
- Cauliflower
- Ginger, Herbal teas
- Lean meats and seafood
I have compiled seven simple delicious recipes you can try with your families and friends to keep acid reflux and heartburn away.
READ: The Best & Absolute Worst Foods To Eat With Acid Reflux
1. Hickory Smoked BBQ Salmon with Brown butter couscous
- 2 lbs salmon filets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt-free Dash ® original season blend
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ of lemon juice
- ½ cup G. Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ Hickory flavored sauce ®
Brown butter couscous
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
- 1¼ cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
- pinch of salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the salmon on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
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Season the salmon with all the ingredients except for the Bbq sauce. Use a spoon to spread each filet with the Bbq sauce.
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Bake the fish for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon just flakes with a fork. If desired, you can brush with a little more Bbq sauce over the filet when it comes out of the oven. Serve immediately with brown butter couscous!
Brown butter couscous
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Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Stir in the couscous until coated, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the couscous is slightly melted. Add in the vegetable stock and salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
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While the couscous is cooking, heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Cook, whisking often, until brown bits appear on the bottom of the pan. Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the garlic cloves.
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Once the couscous is finished, drizzle with the garlic brown butter and serve with fish.