4. Citrus
In a survey of approximately 400 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, 72 percent of participants reported increased heartburn after drinking either orange or grapefruit juice, the journal JAMA Internal Medicine reported.
Swap for: banana or melon
Not only do bananas make a great snack, but they sit pretty at a low pH 5.6. Melon like honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon are also great options for people with acid reflux as their pH level sits at 6.1 – just a hair stronger than our yellow friend.
5. Caffeine
According to the McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign caffeinated drinks like lightly roasted coffee blends and soda may boost acid in the tummy. Not to mention, soda’s carbonation creates unsightly bloat and cramps.
Swap for: herbal tea
Not only does this ancient drink boost weight loss, but it helps improve digestion and soothe common stomach conditions like heartburn and acid reflux. Can you say win-win?