An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's what to know.

And if you love food ... more acid reflux. Peppermint, onions, chocolate, and alcohol relax your LES, and make it easier for acid to travel up your throat and trigger heartburn. Fatty foods ...

In almost every list of “the worst foods for digestion,” you’ll find ... However, if you have severe acid reflux that hasn’t been treated and has irritated the esophagus, acidic foods ...

That said, low-acid fruits and vegetables often contain natural compounds that may reduce acid reflux. Eating and drinking these fruits and vegetables may be beneficial to some people. Foods and ...

A 2017 study in Neurogastroenterolgy and Motility created a similar "hit list" of foods most commonly associated with GERD in people with hiatal hernia. According to the research, up to 37% ...

“What causes acid reflux is diet and lifestyle,” said Koufman. Fatty, fried, and spicy foods are often associated with reflux ...

Fruits with high acidity, including oranges, grapes, lemons, and kiwis, as well as vinegar-based foods, can trigger a burning sensation in the chest due to acid reflux, especially when consumed on an ...