GERD foods to avoid ranked
Common GERD foods to avoid include spicy foods, citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate, peppermint, garlic, onions, and fatty or fried items. These foods can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, causing discomfort. Opting for smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding eating close to bedtime can also help manage GERD symptoms.
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1
Mustard
217
12
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2
Sausage
214
16
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3
Whole milk
211
27
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4
Coffee
202
22
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5
Bacon
181
14
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6
Garlic
189
24
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7
Spearmint
176
21
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8
Cinnamon
172
21
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9
Hot sauce
170
25
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10
Peppermint
162
19
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11
Onions
152
12
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12
Steak
176
42
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13
Cream sauce
157
28
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14
Red chili powder
145
20
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15
Tomato sauce
140
16
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16
Tomato
145
29
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17
Tangerine
133
18
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18
Greasy foods
126
14
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19
Pizza
128
19
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20
Thai food
137
29
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21
High-fat dairy
123
15
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22
Potato chips
131
25
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23
French fries
134
31
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24
Orange
127
25
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25
Cayenne pepper
113
13
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26
Hot dogs
127
29
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27
Bell peppers
118
21
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28
Heavily spiced cuisine
119
23
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29
Indian food
106
21
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30
Chocolate
103
21
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31
Beer
97
16
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32
Alcohol
90
12
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33
Mexican food
87
18
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34
Carbonated drinks
79
13
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35
Gyro
75
16
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36
Curry powder
66
12
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37
Fast food
69
17
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38
Chili flakes
67
16
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39
Fried food
61
15