Here’s a rule of thumb: every food with a high fat concentration can give you heartburn.
Sadly, this includes healthy fatty foods such as avocado, cheese and fatty fish like salmon. If you notice heartburn after consuming high-fat foods, here’s why:
Fatty foods can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, thus allowing stomach acid to travel upwards into the esophagus and cause that unpleasant burning sensation.
Additionally, fatty foods also promote the production of cholecystokinin (CCK), a hormone also known for causing acid reflux.
CCK also keeps foods in the stomach for longer than usual, thus stimulating the production of stomach acid. This process increases your chances of experiencing heartburn.
Whether we’re talking about healthy high-fat foods, processed meats or junk food, you should limit your intake as much as possible if you’re dealing with heartburn often.
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