The 10 Foods You Need to Avoid if You Have Heartburn

#7 – Alcohol and Heartburn

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Beer, wine, or your beloved cocktail can all stimulate heartburn, particularly when they are consumed along with a large meal. If you have a meal of creamed spinach, steak, and lobster bisque, in addition to alcohol, you may be welcoming heartburn with wide open arms.

According to experts, a lonely glass of red wine may not be a big deal, but if you also have pasta with tomato sauce or a glass of orange juice on breakfast on an empty stomach, it could be a real issue. Similar to peppermint, alcohol opens the sphincter, allowing the acid-free range.