Top 10 Foods That Ease Heartburn Naturally

Thursday, January 4, 2018, 12:49

Heartburn, or acid reflux, is a condition wherein your stomach regurgitates acid into your oesophagus, throat, and mouth.

It fills your mouth with a sour taste and leaves you with an intense burning sensation in your chest that takes a while to clear away.

And the worst part is that those who suffer from frequent acid refluxes can develop a precancerous condition called Barrett's oesophagus, severe sensitivity of teeth, and gastroesophageal cancer.

So, here are 10 foods that can ease heartburn fast.

1. Ginger Tea

Ginger is a phenomenal root with incredible medicinal properties, which includes the ability to cure digestive problems and nausea.

And it is very effective for heartburn as well.

Here's how you can prepare it at home:-

Peel an inch of ginger and grate it.
Add it to a cup of water and boil the mixture for a few minutes.
Allow the liquid to cool down, until it is lukewarm, and then drink it after your meal.

2. Banana

Bananas, especially the ripe ones, are great for easing heartburn, as they coat your oesophagus and reduce the burning sensation.

Please note: Bananas worsen acid reflux for 1% of the population. So, if you find this remedy disagreeing with you, please don't try it again.

3. Oatmeal

Acid reflux is most commonly caused by spicy foods, deep-fried items, and certain other trigger foods. So, if you suffer from frequent bouts of it, try having a bowl of oatmeal for your breakfast or for one of your meals, as this humble food is great for easing your stomach acids.

4. Almond Milk

A great way to counter acid reflux is by neutralizing your gastric acid with alkaline foods. And almond milk is perfect for that.

In fact, a glass of almond-milk-based smoothie with a banana is even better!

5. Leafy Greens

People who suffer from heartburn after eating vegetables always have reflux triggers in the preparation, like cheese or cream. Because honestly, leafy greens never distress your stomach.

So if you have frequent acid reflux episodes, add more of leafy greens to your diet with a simple dressing of olive oil, as that will be friendlier to your stomach.

6. Fennel Seeds

Also called saunf in Hindi, fennel seeds are excellent digestive aids and are commonly consumed as an after-meal mouth freshener in India.

So, chew on a few of these seeds if you suffer from heartburn or have a little fennel tea after your meals to settle down your stomach.

7. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera has incredible burn-healing properties. And it works wonders for heartburn as well.

You can either scoop out the gel fresh from a houseplant or can buy it from the supermarket.

Just remember to steer clear off the yellow-brown, waxy substance that leaks from its fleshy leaves if you are harvesting the gel at home, as it is a strong laxative.

8. Muskmelon

Muskmelon is an almost-alkaline fruit and is great for acid reflux, as it can neutralize your raging stomach acids.

Just remember: Like the banana, muskmelon aggravates heartburn in a small percentage of people. So, if your reflux worsens after trying this remedy, then please don't try it again.

9. Fish

When it comes to fish, the baked, broiled, and sautéed varieties are better than the fried ones for heartburn.

So, if you are a fish-eater, you should definitely increase it in your diet.

10. Semolina

Also called rava or suji in India, semolina is a complex carbohydrate product derived from wheat and is, therefore, excellent for heartburn, as it can settle down your stomach acids.