Green veggies

There are already, oh, a million reasons why you should be eating green veggies on a daily basis, but here’s another: Green veggies like zucchini and okra are gut-soothing because they contain mucilage, a slimy substance that occurs on the outside of a vegetable when cooked that can ease stomach discomfort, Foroutan says. Just note that Dr. Sonpal suggests avoiding cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. These can cause extra gas and may make you burp, setting off reflux symptoms.

Vegetables are low in fat and sugar which makes them an important part of the anti-acid reflux diet. Good choices for vegetables include cucumbers, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, sweet peppers, fennel, celery, and lettuce. Any root vegetable like potatoes, mushrooms, turnips, and carrots will reduce symptoms since they have low acidity. Make sure to avoid more acidic vegetables and herbs such as onions, tomatoes, garlic, pepper, and mustard.