Heartburn sufferers know that living with their condition could not get any harder. Though there are a lot of foods that can trigger heartburn, it is still good to know that there are those that don’t. And don’t think that they are boring or, worse, bland. Heartburn shouldn’t deprive you of foods that taste good and make life better.
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The key to enjoying a life in spite of heartburn is moderation. A generous serving of tomato-based dish and a platter of greasy spoon takeout box would do more harm than good. Aside from watching portions, mindful eating is one habit heartburn sufferers can’t live without. And mindful eating is all about knowing and then enjoying what you are about to eat.
Dining with heartburn should always start with this basic question: Will eating this give me heartburn? Eating with heartburn is always a challenge, especially since you always need to choose between what you want and what is best for you. While what triggers your symptoms may be different from others, here is a quick list of what in general is good for all heartburn sufferers.
Acidic foods. Tomato-based dishes are comforting and even healthy. But heartburn sufferers should know better. When you think pasta, don’t smother the noodle with a tomato-based sauce. Have a little less if you can’t bear the thought of missing Italian spaghetti. Add vegetables and meat. Experiment and find your comfort zone.
Beverages. Carbonated drinks, caffeinated beverages, colas, and excessive alcohol are all heartburn DON’Ts. Choose drinks that are caffeine-free and non-fizzy. Our choices include milk, herbal teas, and, of course, good ‘ol water.
Desserts. One of the very first things you should learn to stay away from is chocolate. But if you are like the rest of humankind who honestly can’t, see if cutting back helps your condition. Watching your portion size and moderation, as always, is the key to a heartburn-free post-dessert day.
Spicy foods. All those hot sauces and peppery items can trigger heartburn. So you may want to rethink your next schedule at the Indian resto. If leaving that hot item is too unbearable, you may want to ease up on the spiciness. Dip buffalo wings on hot sauce, don’t pour.
Have a teaspoon not tablespoon of chili paste.
Think about your reason for liking hot and spicy numbers. If you like these dishes because they are simply flavorful, you may want to rethink if that restaurant is really good after all. There are plenty of ways to bring flavor to dishes.
Healthy numbers. Menus that are prepared healthy may and even taste better. Baked, grilled, broiled, and even roasted dishes are equally tempting and undeniably heartburn-friendly items you just need to get a sample of. Giving up on foods that you love is not and should never be an option. Preparing them differently can make a difference for heartburn, and even to your overall health.
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