Papaya is one of the few fruits I’m genuinely happy to recommend for acid reflux — and it stands out because the case for it goes beyond simply having a tolerable pH. Ripe papaya contains papain, a digestive enzyme with some promising research behind it, sits at a pH …
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Pineapple is one of the most debated foods in the reflux community — and the reason is bromelain, an enzyme found in the fruit that genuinely does have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. Some people swear that pineapple eases their digestion. Others find it triggers their worst symptoms. So which …
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Peanut butter is not simply “good” or “bad” for acid reflux — it sits firmly in the middle, and whether it causes problems depends largely on which type you choose, how much you eat, and when you eat it. The main concern is fat. Peanut butter contains around 16g …
Onions are one of the more consistent dietary triggers for acid reflux, and the mechanism behind that is more interesting than most sources explain. The problem is not primarily acidity — at a pH of around 5.4–5.8, raw onions are mildly acidic but not acidic enough to be the …
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Oat milk is generally a good choice for acid reflux. It has a near-neutral pH of around 6.5–7, making it one of the least acidic milk alternatives available. More importantly, it contains beta-glucan — a soluble fibre that forms a viscous, gel-like substance in the stomach that helps absorb …
Peppermint tea is not a good choice if you have acid reflux, GERD, or LPR. The reason comes down to one compound: menthol. Menthol is the primary active ingredient in peppermint, and it relaxes smooth muscle throughout the gastrointestinal tract — including the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the valve …
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