Anyone who has every suffered from heartburn or some of the other unpleasant symptoms of acid reflux will know how closely related their diet it is to their acid reflux condition. Acid reflux comes about due to to excess acid being produced during the digestion process, so of course the diet plays a central role.

Most sufferers know their danger foods, those foods such as fatty foods and chocolate that if they eat too much of or at all, will trigger acid reflux. However, there are also safe foods with acid reflux which when taken are able to soothe the condition and ease some of the pain.

When it comes to acid reflux, danger foods that trigger symptoms can vary from person to person. The same holds true when it comes to safe foods with acid reflux. What can make one person feel better may have no effect on someone else and so it is important to try and find the best foods for you.

The only way for you to discover what your safe foods with acid reflux are is through trial and error. Try varying your diet from one week to the next and keep a journal of how you felt after each meal. Fairly soon you will be able to build up a picture of which foods are safe for you and which are more likely to trigger or aggravate your acid reflux.

As we said, the effect of food on acid reflux can vary between people, however there are some foods which are typically always on the danger list. These include:

- High fat foods

- Spicy foods

- Tomatoes

- Raw onions and garlic

- Fresh peppermint

- Citrus fruits

- Chocolate

- Alcohol

If you suffer from acid reflux and still have to eat some of the above foods, then you should always moderate your portions.

On the other hand, there are some foods that are generally accepted as being safe for anyone with acid reflux to eat. These include the following:

- Whole grain bread

- Cereals and bran

- Fresh fruit and vegetables

- Legumes

- Beans

If you need more help formulating an effective diet of safe foods with acid reflux then it is advisable to seek the help of your doctor. They can study your diet journals with you and help you create a diet plan to keep your acid reflux under control

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