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Heartburn, acid ski ... Several words to describe the heartburn that can easily spoil our life. A healthy diet is key to avoid this. Foromar reported on preferred foods to prevent these evils.

Heartburn is mainly due to the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux. In normal times, the food bolus through the esophagus into the stomach through a tight junction: the lower esophageal sphincter. It opens with the passage of food and then closes to prevent reflux of stomach contents. But this mechanism is sometimes faulty: Sometimes the sphincter relaxes, allowing a return of stomach contents into the esophagus. The acid causes burns to his face, the source of pain. Among the ways to prevent its malfunctioning, diet is a factor.

Avoid fat

First step to improve digestion: not to consume foods high in fat too. Exit so thick meat, cheese, whole milk and other meats or pastries. Indeed, the influx of lipids promote the relaxation of the sphincter, increasing acid secretion in the stomach: in case of reflux, the pain will be more intense. In addition, fat tire constrictor muscle of the stomach, putting a stop to good digestion. Choose lean meats like poultry (chicken or turkey), fish, eggs or yogurt 0% fat. Also attach importance to the method of preparation of food: fried breadcrumbs and should be avoided. Opt for cooking by steam, steamed or grilled on the barbecue for example. And be careful not to spice up your meals. These agents can also attack the stomach lining and cause pain.

Vive pulses

Some dishes have the property not to change the acidity of the stomach. This applies, for example, with food containing complex carbohydrates. Starches from cereals such as bread, pasta and rice will not increase the acidity of stomach contents. The same goes with food rich in fiber, such as beans, lentils or chickpeas, which neutralize stomach acids, making possible gastric reflux less painful.

How to choose your drinks

First drink to avoid if you suffer from heartburn: alcohol, which promotes relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and gastric acid content. In the list of factors that generate heartburn, are also fruit juices, which may be poorly tolerated by the acidity of their constituents. Line of sight, of course, citrus fruits such as orange, grapefruit or lemon, but also tomato. In addition to these products must also limit their consumption of beverages containing caffeine such as cola, suspected of favoring burns. Please note: we often advise people with heartburn to drink milk. This recommendation is not to be followed long term. The milk has a calming effect at the time, but it also promotes the secretion of gastric juices. The best is still to stick to mineral water, flat or low gas.

Generally, it is advisable to reduce the amount of food eaten: you should take some light snacks as two very hearty meals per day. Lie down directly after eating can also be a trigger for pain. Finally, be aware that obesity is an exacerbating factor in burns, as well as stress and smoking.

Have a better lifestyle is essential for proper digestion. Your stomach will tell you thank you and the rest of your body too!