TOP 9 Valuable Foods against Heartburn



The burning sensation in the chest is caused by the fact that gastric acid (sometimes combined with gallbladder stomach secretion) climbs into the esophagus, irritating its mucosa and giving birth to burns, pains, ruffles and regurgitation. 
All this happens because the circular muscle that divides the esophagus from the stomach, the so-called inferior esophageal sphincter or the cardiac sphincter, does not work properly. It should relax only the moment we swallow, let the food pass, and then gather again. In patients with these symptoms, the cardiac muscle remains relaxed, leaving the orifice between the esophagus and the stomach partially open. 
When heartburns become chronic, because gastric acid refills frequently or even permanently, we can talk about functional dyspepsia or reflux oesophagitis.
Heartburns are widespread, especially when we eat too fast and do not take enough respite to chew well. Here, prevention is more important than treatment. Never eat in a hurry. Try to sit at the table or take a snack just when you feel relaxed and have plenty of time to chew as it should. Eat a lot of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and fewer (or at all) fatty foods, roasters, chocolate, coffee and alcohol that favor those burning sensations.

Top 9 Valuable foods against heartburn


Avoid menus and eating habits that have an aggravating effect on your symptoms, and choose those foods that can help you quench the "fire" that burns in your chest.

1. Bananas




These fruits soothe the digestive tract, being used for a long time as a remedy for various gastrointestinal problems. They contain an enzyme that acts on the gastric mucosa, causing it to produce a greater amount of mucus. It forms a protective layer that relieves irritated stomach and thus relieves burning sensations. The most suitable are still green, not fully grown bananas, because they contain leucocyanidin, a flavonoid that can effectively prevent the ulcer, protecting the gastric mucosa from potential lesions caused by certain irritants or some medications, such as aspirin. At the same time, recent research at Liverpool University has highlighted that soluble banana fibers reduce painful inflammation, present in conditions such as Crohn's disease and haemorrhagic colitis.

2. Ginger




Ginger contains substances (more precisely: gingerol and shogaol), which have a calming effect on the entire digestive tract. Therefore, it is of great use in combating digestive disorders of any kind: it relaxes the esophagus, helps a normal digestion and reduces the risk of burns, because it stimulates the contractions of the circular heart muscle so that the stomach acid remains in the stomach and not he's getting up in the esophagus.
The beneficial action of ginger on digestion has been harnessed by people since ancient times. In Greek antiquity, at the end of massive meals, eat ginger with bread, to prevent any digestive problems. Sometimes (it is not known exactly when), someone had the idea of ​​putting it in the dough prepared for bread - and so the sweet cake appeared. In the 16th century, ginger was so prestigious in Europe as an incentive for digestion that it was compulsory on all tables, along with salt and pepper.
If you have heartburn, a ginger tea can instantly relieve your suffering. Put in a cup of boiled water half a teaspoon of ground or freshly rooted root. To provide additional protection, drink the infusion 20 minutes before you sit down. It is also effective and good to taste and ginger is preserved in the jar.

3. Chamomile




Known and traditionally used as a precious digestive aid, chamomile is one of the first options for digestive problems such as heartburn. This is due to the fact that it possesses anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic and soothing properties, bringing them together in a unique combination. If you suffer from burns, try a chamomile tea, to which you added a little bit of sweet wood.

4. Peppermint


Opinions are divided regarding peppermint: there are also phytotherapists who say that mint may even aggravate heartburn. It's hard to believe, but if you see such an effect, of course it will not be the case to use it. Until then, we suggest you prepare a calming tea from peppermint leaves and other plants of the labytes family, which have carminative properties (for the removal of gas from the intestine), such as the mildew.

5. Pineapple


And pineapple is particularly rich in digestive enzymes and in proteolytic substances, indispensable for protein assimilation in the body, which is why it is often used against heartburn and other digestive disorders. It is good to know that this fruit contains a lot of glutamine, which protects the gastric mucosa. To prevent burns, we advise you to eat a few cubes of pineapple sprinkled with honey either at the beginning of the meal, as an entrée or between different dishes.

6. Dill and fennel


In the Middle Ages, Carol the Great offered to his feasts the dill, for the guests who had eaten too much to be able to calm their stomach. Like cinnamon, the dill is a carminative that has been used since ancient times to relieve heartburn and soothe the digestive tract. Prepare an infusion of a few teaspoons of dill seed crushed into a cup of hot water.
Fennel has a long tradition as dill, and its seeds are used the same way.

7. Papaya


This tropical fruit contains papain, an enzyme that calms the stomach. Natural therapists believe papaya juice is able to improve the condition of people affected by digestive disorders and heartburn. If they are right, their recommendation could be extended to other fruits with proteolytic enzymes such as figs and kiwi. Those who frequently suffer from burns should eat more often papaya, and at the end of the meal, drink the tea I've been talking about: prepared from chamomile and sweet wood.

8. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a carminative, it minimizes bloating and makes digestion take place smoothly. If you sometimes overwhelm burns or gastric problems caused by hyperacidity, try drinking a cinnamon tea and eating a slice of toasted bread sprinkled with this spice. In addition, if you eat it daily, cinnamon will help you lower your blood sugar.

A delicious salad for heartburn


A series of plants, fruits and seeds, some of which are also mentioned in spiritual texts, are considered effective in relieving burns in the stomach. We refer, among other things, to almonds, andives, dandelions, prunes, green lettuce, mustard, olives and nuts. If you often have burns, you can make a salad of these ingredients, good for stomach soothing, with a dressing made of vinegar, garlic, olive oil and mustard. Smarter people can replace the salad with a bitter jar (Jagermaister), half an hour before eating. But no matter which choice you decide: eat without difficulty, chew well and end up with a mint tea with ginger.


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