Warning: These 10 Foods Can Give You Terrible Heartburn
Onions
Onions are one of the biggest triggers for heartburn – and if you’re going to eat them raw, the risk is even higher.
Much like fatty foods, onions can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, thus allowing stomach acid to reach your esophagus. Multiple studies have already proven this fact.
In this study, for example, a group of people experiencing heartburn were offered a hamburger. The next day, the same subjects were given the exact same hamburger, except that this time it had onions in it too.
According to participants’ reports, the hamburger with onions gave them a much worse heartburn than the one without onions.
Note that onions are also a powerful source of fermentable fiber – a nutrient known for causing belching. This process can also increase your frequency of acid reflux.
