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What does curry and hot peppers have in common?<\/p>\nWhat does curry and hot peppers have in common?<\/p>\n
Well, clearly they\u2019re both spicy. Which also means that they could give you heartburn so awful that you\u2019ll never want to visit that restaurant again. <\/p>\n
But tread carefully as you sit down to enjoy a delicious dish \u2013 it might end up in heartburn, even if you don\u2019t think it will. <\/p>\n
Here are some foods that cause heartburn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Citrus fruits:<\/strong> Tomatoes:<\/strong> Onion:<\/strong> Garlic:<\/strong> Mexican food:<\/strong> Chili:<\/strong> Food with spices:<\/strong> Pepper:<\/strong> When you get heartburn, try sucking on a sour ball. It produces a lot of saliva, and saliva is good for neutralizing acids. Some safe foods\/snack options that doesn\u2019t trigger heartburn include baked sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, broiled chicken and plain toast.<\/p>\n
\nOranges, orange juice, grapefruit and most citrus fruits are classic examples of heartburn triggers. They are highly acidic in nature and increase the acidity in the stomach and cause heartburn.<\/p>\n
\nWhile tomatoes are loaded with lycopene and other beneficial nutrients, they are acidic fruits which when consumed often or in large quantities can cause acidity problems. This is particularly true for those who are already prone to heartburn. <\/p>\n
\nOnion is a great flavoring agent and is indispensable in most cuisines. However, onions can trigger heartburn in certain individuals.<\/p>\n
\nLike onions, garlic is also a very good flavoring agent that adds taste to the food. But unfortunately it comes with certain undesirable side effects, and we\u2019re not just talking about the smell it leaves in the mouth. It can cause heartburn in certain people.<\/p>\n
\nMexican food is known to be spicy and while it is really tasty and filling, it can have some unpleasant side effects an hour or so afterwards and the major problem is usually acidity.<\/p>\n
\nAll spicy foods are well known agents of heartburn and chili is no exception. It can be particularly problematic if you consume it in large quantities.<\/p>\n
\nSpices like cloves, oregano and cinnamon are used as flavoring agents in many foods, especially spicy and savory food. While it enhances the taste considerably, it can also cause heartburn.<\/p>\n
\nPepper can trigger heartburn\/acidity in a few people and should be avoided. Even if you need to use it in any food, use in moderation instead of the usual quantity.<\/p>\n