Reduce Heartburn & Indigestion With These 9 Superfoods

By : Lloyd Jennings | 0 Comments | On : October 18, 2012 | Category : Articles

Heartburn and indigestion effect millions of people every day. Continuous digestive problems can be a symptom of overeating, bad food choices or something more serious.  Thankfully a few simple changes in the foods you eat can provide a quick relief.

There are a number of foods that can trigger heartburn or indigestion. This happens when the band of muscles at the end of your esophagus are too relaxed and it can’t keep out stomach acid.

By avoiding spicy foods with black pepper or chili powder can greatly reduce Heartburn. Garlic and raw onions and citrus foods like tomatoes, oranges, and grapefruit can also have a positive effect when avoided. Stay clear of fried or fatty foods, alcohol or anything with caffeine such as coffee, tea, soft drinks. Heartburn and indigestion can be greatly lessened or avoided by following these guidelines.

For overall healthy digestion and to minimize acid reflux, make sure you get plenty of fiber from a variety of vegetables, non-citrus fruits, and whole grains such as: broccoli and broad beans. Drink enough fluids to help your body absorb important nutrients and lubricate food waste.

Drinking herbal chamomile tea after dinner or before bedtime is believed to have a calming effect on the stomach. Eat smaller but more frequent meals. This will not only decrease heartburn and indigestion episodes but will also aid in maintaining a healthy look. Be sure to eat your meals and snacks slowly and in a relaxed atmosphere where there’s little if any noise or distractions. Eating and chewing too quickly will cause indigestion.

Its good to start your day with oatmeal. Oatmeal is high in fiber, low in saturated fat and cholesterol and when combined with skimmed milk, gives you a calcium-charged boost to your day. You can add some fresh blueberries or raisins for extra flavour, iron and potassium.

You can’t beat turkey if you want a lean, nutrient-packed protein source that’ll be easy on your stomach. Turkey is high in niacin, which helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood.  Chicken without the skin is also a terrific low-fat source of protein.

Apples and grapes are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and are a great non-citrus fruit choice for vitamin C and fiber.

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