09/07/2026
🚫 FOODS TO AVOID WITH GERD
Keep acid reflux & heartburn at bay!
❌ HIGH-FAT & FRIED FOODS
🔹 Fried chicken, fries, chips, tempura
🔹 Fatty meats: bacon, sausage, ribs, hot dogs
🔹 Full-fat dairy: butter, whole milk, cheese, ice cream
🔹 Pizza, burgers, creamy sauces, mayonnaise
❌ SPICY FOODS
🔹 Chili, hot sauce, salsa, curry, spicy seasonings
❌ ACIDIC FOODS
🔹 Tomatoes & products: sauce, ketchup, marinara
🔹 Citrus: oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, pineapple
❌ TRIGGER DRINKS
🔹 Coffee, tea, energy drinks (caffeine)
🔹 Soda & all carbonated drinks
🔹 Alcohol: beer, wine, cocktails
❌ OTHER TRIGGERS
🔹 Chocolate & cocoa
🔹 Peppermint/spearmint
🔹 Garlic & raw onions
💡 QUICK REMINDER
Everyone has unique triggers! Eat small meals, avoid lying down 2–3 hours after eating, and swap for GERD-friendly options. Small changes = big relief! 💛