::how to make heartburn-free meals::

got this from one of the websites i've read about gastric, acid reflux and heartburn.. though i dont really have heartburn, these tips are very useful so as not to trigger my gastric and acid reflux.. hope this helps anyone who has the same problem as me.. ^_^

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if you have heartburn, meals can be a minefield. careful choices may mean the difference between having a meal stay in your stomach or having it come back to haunt you later in the form of a burning, tingling sensation in your chest.

you've probably heard that it's best to steer clear of trigger foods like citrus, chocolate, alcohol, coffee, caffeine, and anything spicy. but if you're thinking bummer, then we have got news for you. heartburn-free eating doesnt have to bland of boring. here are a few simple tips for making delicious dishes and drinks that dont bring on that burning feeling.

everyday alternatives

by making smart substitutions and following some simple cooking tips you can still enjoy your favourites and keep heartburn from coming back. here's the list:

Instead of..	Try..
Coffee	Green tea with honey
Caffeinated sodas	Flavoured still water or mineral water
Frying or sautéing	Baking, roasting, grilling or broiling your meats
Tomato sauce	Tossing your whole-grain pasta in a broth based sauce flavoured with basil and thyme
Creamy salad dressings	Drizzling olive oil and a little cider on your salads
Potato chips	Snacking on whole wheat crackers with a bit of hummus, cut-up apples, or raisins with a few sesame seeds
Gravy	Topping meats and mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy
Full-fat dairy products	Low-fat sour cream, milk, cream cheese, yogurt and cheeses
Fatty desserts	Low-fat versions