Don't Eat Too Quickly

A recent study found that eating quickly—not only consuming fast food—can raise your risk of experiencing acid reflux after meals. According to research, those who eat their meal quickly are more prone to experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your digestive system has a harder time working properly when you eat too quickly. Heartburn is more likely to occur if you have a poor digestive system.

Here are some strategies for eating more slowly:

• In between bites, put your fork or spoon down.
• Before swallowing, properly chew your food.
• Before taking another bite, count to 20 or chew 20 times.
• Take more modest bites.
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