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What should I avoid eating with acid reflux?

I have acid reflux and want to have a healthy diet. What should I avoid eating with acid reflux?

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Go read about anti-reflux diet on ACG.com.
The best diet to avoid for acid reflux are foods that are high in fat as well as greasy foods, fried foods, acidic foods and caffeine. Also, avoiding lots of alcohol and smoking will help with reflux. Plenty of water as well as good sleep and daily exercise will help with symptoms tremendously.
Association with between certain foods can occur; however, sometimes results are not as predictable as we would like. Would suggest a diary of reflux symptoms after association with various foods to idetify any particular triggers. Avoidance of "spicy foods," caffeine, tomato sauce etc. is often suggested and this certainly can be tried as well
Avoid caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, overeating and becoming obese.