The 7 Best Foods And Drinks To Fight Your Acid Reflux

The 7 Best Foods And Drinks To Fight Your Acid Reflux



Spicy foods. Fried fare. Tomato sauce. Caffeine. If you suffer from acid reflux, you probably already know exactly what not to eat or drink. But saying no all the time isn't much fun. Is there anything that you should be eating more of?

Happily, the answer is yes. Just like some foods have properties that can cause your reflux to flare up, others can help fight inflammation (like these 10 smoothie add-ins), combat uncomfortable acid, and coat your stomach with a protective barrier. Here are 7 picks worth adding to your menu.

Ginger

You might already grab the ginger when you have a bellyache. But its anti-inflammatory properties are thought to help calm acid reflux, too. Try making a soothing tea by steeping sliced fresh ginger in hot water. (Steer clear of ginger ale, though. The carbonation and sugar could both aggravate your acid reflux.)

Bananas

It's no secret that highly acidic fruits like oranges, grapefruit, or berries can aggravate reflux. But alkaline foods with a higher pH have been shown to neutralize stomach acidity and help relieve symptoms. And with a pH of 4.5-5.2, bananas are some of the most alkaline fruits out there.