Opt for cooked onions instead of raw

Onions are a healthy and delicious addition to many meals. However, for many people, eating raw onions causes acid reflux and heartburn.

A previous study on acid reflux patients found that having a meal with raw onions dramatically enhanced heartburn, acid reflux, and burping when compared to eating the same meal without onions. Burping more frequently could indicate that more gas is being produced. This might be caused by onions' high levels of fermentable fiber. Additionally, raw onions are more difficult to digest and may irritate the esophagus lining, worsening heartburn. Whatever the cause, you should avoid eating raw onion and choose cooked onions if you believe it would worsen your symptoms. One option is to cook the onions before adding them to your meal. This will help to reduce the amount of acid that is released when you eat them.