Hot chocolate is bad for acid reflux in most cases — but for reasons that are more specific and nuanced than most articles explain. The primary culprit is not caffeine, and it is not primarily the fat or the heat. The main mechanism is a compound called theobromine, which …
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Yes — orange juice is bad for acid reflux, and particularly bad for LPR (silent reflux). But the reasons why matter more than the simple yes, because they are more specific and more clinically important than most articles explain. Orange juice has a pH of 3.3–4.2, placing it firmly …
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Nuts are one of the most common snack questions I get from people following the LPR diet. The good news is that most nuts are fine for acid reflux in moderation. But not all nuts are equal — a few are consistent reflux triggers, and one in particular is …
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Yes — fried foods are one of the most consistently reported triggers for acid reflux and heartburn, and the research backs this up clearly. But the reason why is more specific than most people realise, and getting it wrong leads to poor food choices. The original explanation you will …
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Dried coconut is not straightforwardly bad for acid reflux, but it is not straightforwardly fine either. The honest answer depends heavily on which type of dried coconut you are eating, how much of it, and whether your reflux is more typical GERD or LPR (silent reflux). The issue is …
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If you have acid reflux, GERD, or LPR (silent reflux), cucumbers are one of the safest foods you can eat. They are near-neutral in pH, virtually fat-free, packed with water, and contain none of the compounds — like caffeine, mint, or saturated fat — that are known to trigger …
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