Most likely, if you visit a doctor and complain of heartburn, he will advise you to lay off caffeine, alcohol, fatty foods, smoking, etc. That would be excellent advice. But what about the kind of bread you eat every morning, or the glass of milk you drink before bedtime. They may also be responsible for your digestive trouble. Many of us may not know it but heartburn caused by allergies and food intolerances, may be more common than you think.
Food Allergies Can Also Be A Cause Of Heartburn
Certain foods and beverages, chocolates, peppermint, fried or fatty foods, coffee, garlic, onions, alcoholic drinks are known to increase acid content in the stomach. Acidic foods like citrus and tomato products increase acid content in the stomach. Carbonated beverages bloat the stomach and put pressure on the intestines which forces the acid content in the stomach to rise, causing discomfort and pain in the chest. Heartburn caused by food allergies may also be responsible for some causes of gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children. Read the rest of this entry »



