Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn

Avoid making it worse

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(HealthDay News) -- That burning, uncomfortable feeling in the chest after a big meal, lying down or eating certain foods is known as heartburn. Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians says the following foods can trigger or aggravate heartburn:

• Coffee and other products with caffeine, carbonated drinks and alcohol.
• Citrus fruits, onions and chocolate.
• Tomato-based foods.
• Peppermints and other mint-flavored products.
• Fattening or spicy foods.

-- Diana Kohnle