Foods to avoid for acid reflux

How do I know which foods trigger my reflux?If you suffer with reflux, knowing which foods to avoid can be confusing and that’s because there’s still some controversy over the foods that are most likely to cause a problem. Keeping a food diary can be helpful, as it helps you become more aware of your eating habits and establishes a foundation on which to make and monitor changes. A food diary can also help you more accurately pinpoint trigger foods or times of the day when you are more likely to experience symptoms.Here’s how to get started:Record what, when and how you ate – include everything from meals, snacks and nibbles to caffeinated drinks, alcohol and juices.Be as accurate as possible – its best to keep your diary in real time rather than trying to remember later in the dayInclude details about how the food was prepared and cooked (e.g. boiled, grilled, fried etc).Include the circumstances in which you ate – were you stressed or relaxed, were you eating ‘on the hoof’ or calmly...