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Eating Well: The 6 Best Foods That Can Help Alleviate Acid Reflux

April 14, 2023

By Jenny McCoy
Published on April 14, 2023

Eating these specific items may reduce that painful burn.

Experiencing acid reflux is not pleasant. In some cases, it’s downright painful. Though it’s common to have occasional reflux, some people have it on a more regular basis. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, about 20% of people in the United States have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Reflux is also known as heartburn or indigestion.

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These high-acid foods add acid to the stomach and increase the likelihood of irritation, says Maya Feller, M.S., RD, a New York-based registered dietitian.

Just as certain foods may trigger acid reflux, others can assuage the condition.”What works for one may not work for all,” caveats Feller. “But generally, we encourage folks to consume low-acid foods.” Foods that are higher in pH are lower in acid. Generally, the pH of a food isn’t listed on the label, so it can be difficult to determine this. Both Feller and Berookim recommend the following options:

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Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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