What Food Causes Heartburn?
Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a painful burning sensation in your chest and/or throat that occurs as a result of stomach acids overflowing into your esophagus. Heartburn usually occurs in those who have an inactive or weak esophageal sphincter muscle (the muscle that closes off the esophagus from the stomach in between swallowing). Certain foods and beverages can contribute to heartburn by either weakening the lower esophageal sphincter, irritating the esophageal lining or producing acid or stimulating acid production. Fruits Many fruits contribute to heartburn because of their high acid content, especially those from the citrus family. Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tomatoes, cranberries and juices made from these fruits tend to be high-risk fruits for heartburn sufferers. Other fruits that present some risk of triggering acid indigestion are peaches, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and apples. Vegetables High-risk veggies include mashed potatoes, french fries, raw
