Switching to decaf is one of the first things people with acid reflux try — and in most cases it genuinely helps. But whether decaf coffee is actually safe, and how much it helps versus regular coffee, is more nuanced than most people realise. The mechanism behind coffee and …
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Earl Grey is one of the world’s most popular teas — and if you have acid reflux, GERD, or LPR, you’ve probably wondered whether you need to give it up. The answer depends on several factors, including how much you drink, how you brew it, and how sensitive your …
Dark chocolate is often marketed as the healthier option — lower in sugar, full of antioxidants, and supposedly easier on the digestive system than milk chocolate. But if you have acid reflux, GERD, or LPR, the reality is more complicated than that. Dark chocolate is not a good choice …
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Dates are mildly acidic before digestion with a pH of around 5.5, but they are alkaline-forming after digestion — meaning their net effect on your body’s acid-base environment is actually beneficial for reflux sufferers. Their potassium and magnesium content, polyphenol antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and anti-inflammatory compounds all make them …
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Chewing sugar-free gum after a meal genuinely does help acid reflux, and it’s not just anecdotal — there’s solid research behind the mechanism. Chewing stimulates a significant surge in saliva production, which contains bicarbonate that neutralizes acid in the esophagus, and increases swallowing frequency, which physically clears refluxed material …
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Corn is mildly acidic with a pH of around 6.0–7.0, making it one of the less acidic foods on the spectrum. For the vast majority of people with acid reflux, fresh or frozen corn is a safe and nutritious choice — its fiber content, resistant starch, and antioxidant compounds …