Spicy and Tangy Foods
Spicy foods should be avoided if you suffer from GER, which includes chilis, peppers, spicy snacks, and much more. In fact, spicy and tangy foods have a similar effect of irritating the stomach, potentially causing the stomach acid to rise and triggering heartburn.
People who have a history of eating spicy snacks and see it as a comfort food tend to suffer from acid reflux as the years go by. While it might affect everyone differently, spicy and tangy foods not only trigger acid reflux, but also potentially increase the chances of GER or GERD for healthy individuals. It doesn’t help that spice and tanginess have addictive qualities, improving the appetite and making people eat more. Not only does spicy food irritate the stomach, but overeating will cause the stomach acid to overflow, triggering heartburn.
Once the symptoms of acid reflux start, it’s not easy to deal with the burning sensation. Some people are so affected by the burning sensation of acid reflux that they can’t hide their pained expression. Avoiding spicy foods and tangy foods is a must if you plan to limit acid reflux.
