2. Non-citrus fruits and vegetables
Except for citrus fruits (acidic), other fruits and vegetables have a beneficial role in heartburn. They contain low fat and sugar and provide high fibers and other nutrients. For example, we have bananas and melons.
Bananas are an alkaline food that neutralizes stomach acid, relieving heartburn. It also contains a soluble fiber (pectin) that keeps food flowing through the digestive tract (no reflux).
Melons, such as watermelon and cantaloupe, are also alkaline and watery. Watery foods also help by diluting the stomach acid, which improves heartburn. Other helpful fruits and vegetables are broccoli, carrots, beets, green beans, and sweet potatoes.
