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Heartburn and some fruits acidity

Monday, August 20th, 2007

I was playing with different smoothies recently to figure out what works and what doesn’t work for me. So here is my list:

Milk, banana, protein - no heartburn but taste is so-so…

Milk, banana - no heartburn - but it is just a banana… Boring!

Milk, banana, strawberry - no heartburn and tastes very nice

Milk, banana, strawberry, peach - don’t overdo with peach, it can add nice taste pattern but also can cause minor heartburn. So experiment here.

Milk, peach, strawberry - risky one. But still worth a try if you don’t like banana. Try to start small on peach since it is quite acid.

I want to try to add some kiwi to my smoothies since they taste delicious. But they are the most acidic (not counting lemon probably)…

If you see any of the smoothies causing you constant heartburn stop it and try a trusted “no heartburn” one. Then slowly add very tiny pieces of fruit you like and see what happens.

Experiment and you’ll find it!

What to do if fruits are causing heartburn?

Monday, July 30th, 2007

This is a usual problem for all heartburn sufferers. No acid, no acid, no acid… But what if I want that strawberry, raspberry or orange in my diet?!?!

And how can you imagine living the rest of your life without eating fruits? Well there is a trick which can help you to get your vitamins without pills. (more…)

Heartburn and chest pain

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Chest pain due to heartburn is often confused with heart attack chest pain.

Below are typical symptoms of heart attack:

  • Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
  • Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. The pain may be mild to intense. It may feel like pressure, tightness, burning, or heavy weight. It may be located in the chest, upper abdomen, neck, jaw, or inside the arms or shoulders.
  • Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath.
  • Anxiety, nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin.
  • Paleness or pallor.
  • Increased or irregular heart rate.
  • Feeling of impending doom.
  • So if you have symptoms similar to ones listed above seek emergency help immediately.

     Below are typical symptoms of heartburn:

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    Non acidic alcohol drinks - wine story

    Saturday, March 17th, 2007

    Having heartburn sucks, but what sucks even more is not being able to relax with friends having a pint of beer or shot of vodka.

    All web sites recommend completely avoiding alcohol when having heartburn. But at the same time they claim that heartburn is a life long condition. Well does it mean you will have to avoid alcohol for the rest of your life? No way!!!

    We already know that wine in moderation is good for your health. But wine is the most acidic liquid you probably can find around except vinegar. And it will definitely cause heartburn in 3-5 minutes after consuming. (more…)

    Food PH (acidity) list

    Sunday, October 29th, 2006

    Very useful URL when you want to check how acid is the food you want to try. Check it out here