And you probably arent planning to stop any time soon.
To that, we say: More power to you!
If theres ever a time to indulge in delicious food, its the holidays.
Wondering what the difference between heartburn and acid reflux is?
Try eating smaller meals instead of three large meals, suggested Amy Shapiro, a registered dietitian and nutritionist.
Eating slowly can help, too.
When you lie down, the food in your stomach presses on your esophageal sphincter, Shapiro said.
By not having a lot of food in your stomach, your heartburn will decrease.
have a go at stop eating three hours before bedtime.
When that happens, these foods and drinks can help.
Oatmeal
High-fiber foods like oatmeal can work wonders when youre dealing with heartburn.
Shapiro added that whole grains are easy to digest and dont create acid in the body.
Additionally, when simply prepared, they are mild and easy on the GI tract.
Watermelon
Foods that have a high water content help weaken stomach acid, noted Michalczyk.
If watermelon isnt your thing, lettuce and cucumbers work, too.
Low-fat yogurt and low-fat milk may help relieve heartburn symptoms as theyre happening, Michalczyk said.
Its important that theyre low-fat though, because fat can further aggravate acid reflux.
Looking for something cooler?
Add some fresh ginger to your morning smoothie.
Vegetables
Vegetables dont exactly get a starring role in the month of December.
But if youre dealing with heartburn, veggies might just be yourbest friend.
Enjoy in abundance at any holiday meal!
Aloe vera
We typically think of aloe vera as that green, slimy substance that helps ease sunburns.
This is how we increase flavor and nutrient density while decreasing fat.
Most importantly, we are helping to stop reflux in its tracks.
The soothing sips and aromas of the chamomile help to soften any post-meal acidic burn, she explained.
Fennel
By throwing some fennel in your dish, you might make your meal less acidic.
Fennel is an excellent alkaline food to help blunt elevated acid levels, she said.
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