How to Tame Heartburn  Find out what’s behind the pain—and what
can help     • 3 of 3      The Nutritionist Says: Watch for
Trigger Foods      At the top of the heartburn hit list is fatty
fare like fried foods, full-fat cheese and even veggies in lots
of oil. You digest high-fat foods slowly, which causes your
stomach to produce more acid. Other acidic culprits: chocolate,
peppermint, coffee, alcohol, carbonated drinks, tomato sauce,
and citrus fruits or juices.      Simple lowfat dishes like
grilled chicken or fish, steamed vegetables and brown rice are
not likely to trigger symptoms, but you don't have to eat a
bland diet or avoid spicy food forever. If you're having a
period of reflux, just sidestep your triggers until you have an
ongoing treatment plan.      Also, eating too much can overfill
your stomach and cause discomfort, as can eating too close to
bedtime (since it's hard to digest food when you're lying down).
BARBARA WENDLAND, RD, author of Chronic Heartburn: Managing Acid
Reflux and GERD Th