Low-acid fruits

A diagnosis of acid reflux no longer means saying goodbye to all of your favorite fruits. These low-acid fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. Fruits are usually low in fat and rich in the sort of fiber that can protect against acid reflux. It’s no secret that highly-acidic fruits like oranges, grapefruit, or berries can aggravate reflux. That’s why you should reach for milder fruits that can help keep everything moving properly, like bananas and melon.

“Foods that are easy to digest, but also high in fiber, are a really nice combination for reflux prevention”, says Foroutan. “Fruit is nice because it’s mostly water and it moves through the stomach quickly”. Foroutan and Dr. Sonpal both say bananas are an especially great option because they’re soothing to the gut and may even help neutralize stomach acids to keep them from building up in the esophagus.