Helping to Fix that Heartburn Problem this Cookout Season

<h1>Helping to Fix that Heartburn Problem this Cookout Season</h1>

by Bill Healey

<div align=justify>Millions of people suffer from heartburn everyday. Many of them believe that they are to blame for these aggravating episodes. While it is true that certain lifestyle habits and the foods and beverages you eat and drink can further aggravate your heartburn symptoms, it actually requires serious lifestyle changes to prevent serious damage. No where else are these changes put to the test than during the summer cookout season. Let’s face it. The summers are made for cookout. The only problem is, we’re not made for them. Just take a look of the food being served the next time you go to a cookout. You are served hamburgers made from red meat, covered in acidic tomato-based ketchup, with a carbonated soda or beer as a beverage to put you over the top. The symptoms of heartburn are hard to ignore. You've just finished up your trip to the grill for seconds and sit back to relax when it strikes. Your chest starts to hurt so much it feels like it's on fire. Here is some advice on heartburn prevention and some things you will want to avoid this cookout season. Foods that will trigger an of heartburn. 
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<LI>Fatty meats and deep-fried foods stay in the stomach longer, causing a build up of stomach acid and giving it more of a chance to wander. This grouping includes ground beef, marbled sirloin, chicken nugget-style, and chicken/buffalo wings. 
<LI>Citrus fruits and drink made from citrus products can trigger an onset of heartburn. While orange juice has tons of health benefits, it’s actually a no-no for heartburn sufferers. 
<LI>Chocolate 
<LI>Peppermint 
<LI>Excessive alcohol consumption 
<LI>Tomato products like ketchup and types of salsa products. 
<LI>The carbonation may help you burp, which gives a feeling of temporary relief, the acidity of soda and its carbon dioxide can overwhelm the muscle barrier between the stomach and the esophagus, allowing stomach acid to flow upward. 
<LI>Foods that are fried, sautéed or prepared in butter or oil </LI></UL> So What Can You Eat for a Heartburn-Free Cookout? • If you find that greasy foods bother you, stick with grilled foods and vegetables. Grilled chicken which isn’t as easy to cook as a burger, can often times taste better and be better for you with less fat than red meat. • You can eat burgers. They are OK to have but always look for the leanest cuts and dress them up with something else less acidic than ketchup. • Speaking of tomatoes, stay away from them. They are known cause of heartburn. Instead, stack up your salads with carrots, beans, or other milder veggies. • For a lot of people that suffer from heartburn and gas, sodas can be rough. If carbonated drinks lead to hours of torture un-comfortableness, drink iced tea or lemonade. • Fruits such as watermelon can be acid-producing and harsh on your stomach. If you really enjoy watermelon, limit it to a mixed-fruit salad only. • There is plenty of food to go around at any cookout you’re invited to this summer. Take it easy and eat smaller portions. Your stomach can detect when there is a lot of food present in your stomach and therefore pumps out more acid. <A href="http://www.dualactioncleansenow.com">dualactioncleansenow.com</A> </div>

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