Heartburn: 7 Foods that Help Heartburn Go Away
Most people experience heartburn mostly in the night and this is not a good experience at all. When experiencing heartburn, it may feel like the inside of your middle torso is burning, but the root of the problem lies with the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat and the stomach. When stomach acid irritates the esophagus, it produces a burning sensation. Other symptoms may include chest pain and coughing.
Because stomach acid is the irritation cause, help combat this by eating food with less acid. One way to determine the acidity is to look up a food's pH level. The lower the pH, the more acidic the food is. For example, lemons and limes have a low pH. Look for food that has a middle pH of five or higher.
3. Potatoes
Root vegetables are low on the acid scale, with the exception of onions. (Health Benefits Of Potato Leaves You Never Knew)
6. Bananas and apples
Not all fruit adds to stomach acid. Non-citrus fruit such as bananas, apples, melon and pears are lower in natural acid. Toss sliced fruit into morning oatmeal for added nutrients and to fill up without heartburn. (14 Good Reasons Why You Should Eat Banana)
7. Ginger
People in other countries have use ginger for medicinal reasons for a long time – and for good reason. The spice seems to aid in reducing the effects of heartburn and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Add ginger to a smoothie or drink some quality ginger tea. Look for real ginger in the ingredients. (12 REASONS TO USE GINGER DAILY)
So these are the 7 home remedies to be used for heartburn.
Because stomach acid is the irritation cause, help combat this by eating food with less acid. One way to determine the acidity is to look up a food's pH level. The lower the pH, the more acidic the food is. For example, lemons and limes have a low pH. Look for food that has a middle pH of five or higher.
7 Foods that Help Heartburn Go Away
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1. Oats and oatmeal
Oatmeal has a neutral pH, meaning it falls in the middle of the scale. It also contains fiber and can absorb acid in the stomach, reducing what might back up into the esophagus. READ MORE: Why Overnight Oats are Good for You - 23 Health Benefits of Eating Oats Soaked Overnight
Oatmeal has a neutral pH, meaning it falls in the middle of the scale. It also contains fiber and can absorb acid in the stomach, reducing what might back up into the esophagus. READ MORE: Why Overnight Oats are Good for You - 23 Health Benefits of Eating Oats Soaked Overnight
2. Whole-grain bread
Like oatmeal, whole grains have a neutral pH and should not upset your stomach. When purchasing bread to combat heartburn, make sure it is whole grain – not whole wheat. Whole grain means the grains have not been processed, which assists with acid reflux. (Is Your Whole Grain Bread Really "Whole grain"? Maybe Not)
Like oatmeal, whole grains have a neutral pH and should not upset your stomach. When purchasing bread to combat heartburn, make sure it is whole grain – not whole wheat. Whole grain means the grains have not been processed, which assists with acid reflux. (Is Your Whole Grain Bread Really "Whole grain"? Maybe Not)
3. Potatoes
Root vegetables are low on the acid scale, with the exception of onions. (Health Benefits Of Potato Leaves You Never Knew)
4. Broccoli and green beans
Most vegetables are low in acid, including broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, squash and asparagus. Those that aren't low tend to be a neutral pH. Fruit, on the other hand, tends to fall at higher levels, so limit fruit consumption if you are prone to heartburn.
Most vegetables are low in acid, including broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, squash and asparagus. Those that aren't low tend to be a neutral pH. Fruit, on the other hand, tends to fall at higher levels, so limit fruit consumption if you are prone to heartburn.
5. Egg whites
Egg whites do not contain as much fat as the yolk. The fat in yolks may set off acid reflux. An egg-white omelet can be just as filling as one made with yolks, especially when combined with as many low-acid vegetables as you want.
Egg whites do not contain as much fat as the yolk. The fat in yolks may set off acid reflux. An egg-white omelet can be just as filling as one made with yolks, especially when combined with as many low-acid vegetables as you want.
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6. Bananas and apples
Not all fruit adds to stomach acid. Non-citrus fruit such as bananas, apples, melon and pears are lower in natural acid. Toss sliced fruit into morning oatmeal for added nutrients and to fill up without heartburn. (14 Good Reasons Why You Should Eat Banana)
7. Ginger
People in other countries have use ginger for medicinal reasons for a long time – and for good reason. The spice seems to aid in reducing the effects of heartburn and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Add ginger to a smoothie or drink some quality ginger tea. Look for real ginger in the ingredients. (12 REASONS TO USE GINGER DAILY)
So these are the 7 home remedies to be used for heartburn.
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