Dietary Tips for Managing Heartburn

1. Particular foods can make reflux and heartburn worse. These foods may differ from person to person. Try to identify and avoid the foods that make your symptoms worse.
2. Foods that commonly cause increased reflux and heartburn include:
   • fatty and fried foods
   • spicy foods and onions
   • citrus fruits and juices
   • chocolate
   • full-fat dairy products
   • alcohol
   • caffeine.
3. Eating late at night can aggravate heartburn. Avoid eating for three hours before going to bed. Try having your main meal at lunch time and a lighter meal in the evening.
4. Avoid lying down soon after meals.
5. Try our Heartburn-friendly recipes which have been specifically developed for people with sensitive digestion.

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