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Beware! These 6 Foods Can Trigger Heartburn

Stay away from these 6 foods, these can trigger heartburn and make digestion difficult.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : November 10, 2022 8:00 AM IST

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Beware! These 6 Foods Can Trigger Heartburn

Heartburn happens when your food takes too long to digest and it certainly depends on the kind of diet you follow. There are certain foods which trigger heartburn and if you consume them too much you might develop a persistent problem of heartburn or acidity. There are other symptoms of heartburn as when like lower back pain and a sour taste in your mouth. Here are 5 foods that usually trigger heartburn and if you face issues in digestion, you should certainly avoid them.

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Chocolate

Chocolate may have a lot of good qualities especially for heart health but it also is one of the foods which triggers acidity and heartburn. Doctors say that several people reports symptoms of acidity after eating chocolates. There are creating ingredients in chocolate like cacao which is the reason why it causes heartburn.

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Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits also trigger heartburn. Although it is not exactly clear how this happens but, it is recommended to avoid orange and grapefruit juices especially on an empty stomach. Also Read - 7 Foods That May Give You A Heartburn

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Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol is difficult to digest and if it stays in the stomach for too long, it can cause heartburn.

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Caffeine

Excess consumption of coffee or other caffeinated beverages can also trigger heartburn. This drink also leads to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter muscles which leads to excess release of acids in the stomach. Also Read - 7 Home Remedies To Get Instant Relief From Heartburn

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Soda

Firstly, sodas are not at all a healthy food choice especially on a daily basis. Secondly, these drinks can lead to the increase in the acidity in the stomach and that might cause heartburn.