Eating certain foods in restaurants can triggerheartburn, just like they do at home.
Keep a food record to identify which are often a problem for you.
This will help you make smart choices for a heartburn-freedining experience.
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Ask for a low-fat substitute or for the sauce to be served on the side.
Here are some suggestions for dining out at one of the following specific types of restaurants.
Use these rules of thumb.
The basket of fried tortilla chips and salsa is probably best avoided.
But you should be able to find choices that are more heartburn-friendly and request mild spices.
You will need to learn to ask about preparation and sauces that are less likely to trigger heartburn.
Avoid eating at least 2-3 hours before lying down or going to bed.
This happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn’t.
Heartburn, or acid reflux, can happen to anyone.
When reflux is frequent and severe, it is known as GERD.
By itself or with little sauce and cheese, pasta shouldn’t trigger acid reflux.
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