Let's continue with the foods that should not be eaten before bedtime. If you don't want to get acid reflux, don't eat anything. I do not want to be physically difficult to avoid these foods seriously. Come check it out for part 2 of this article.
7. Some vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, raw onions, garlic, chili, pepper, mint, shallot, peppermint. Including all raw vegetables should not be eaten before bedtime. Because raw vegetables, especially the vegetables that we gave the example above It is classified as a vegetable with a lot of acid and gas. This can cause abdominal distension and bloating due to excess acid in the stomach. Importantly, if you eat this type of food and sleep within 2 hours, acid and gas may flow back, causing acid reflux in the end.
8. Some types of fruits, in addition to vegetables Highly acidic fruits like oranges, grapes, lemons, lemons, tomatoes, pineapples, or even very citrus juices. including ketchup These fruits are very acidic. Especially in ketchup, vinegar is often added, which is also acidic. The more acid in the stomach, the more it will increase. until causing stomach discomfort restless sleep There is also a chance that excess acid in the stomach will turn into acid reflux to suffer as well.
9. Soft drinks are known as soft drinks. The fizzy taste tells us that these drinks contain a lot of gas. Which is a major cause of flatulence, indigestion and makes our digestive system a mess. So who likes to drink soft drinks after dinner and before going to bed? Be prepared to deal with some acid reflux symptoms.
10. Tea and coffee, including chocolate, cocoa, energy drinks. They all contain caffeine together. And caffeine is what stimulates the secretion of stomach acid. So if you're addicted to warm beverages like hot cocoa or hot tea, switch to a cup of warm milk instead. Your body doesn't have to fight with caffeine to the risk of excess stomach acid and acid reflux. This includes insomnia because caffeine stimulates the brain to stay awake.
11. Fermented foods Fermented foods such as pickled fish, pickled bamboo shoots, pickled cabbage, pickled fruits, compote, kimchi, some types of sushi with pickled vegetables. It also contributes to increased gas in the stomach. causing symptoms of heartburn from excess acidity as well Especially if eating fermented food before going to bed as well. His stomach would churn until he couldn't sleep soundly, and the real danger was May be at risk for acid reflux heartburn
12. Alcoholic beverages such as liquor In most cases, the soda is mixed before drinking. This increases the gas in the stomach. Beer and wine are both alcoholic and fermented beverages. which causes gas to build up as well So no matter what kind of alcoholic beverage It is at risk of excess acidity in the stomach. risk of acid reflux In addition, alcohol affects the heartbeat. have a diuretic effect Causing to get up to go to the bathroom often, not falling asleep at all
This is why we should avoid these 12 foods and try to eat dinner at least 3 hours before bedtime, or if you really need to sleep, sleep on your left side. and lie at least 6 inches above the head of the bed with your shoulders resting on the pillow. The acid doesn't seep up to the throat. You should also refrain from smoking. drink alcohol Do not wear clothes that are too tight. As well as should keep exercising. and control body weight to be within the normal range as well
Information from: Sripat Center Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University
