Tips to Avoid Heartburn

Achieving the elimination of digestive discomfort starts with a good selection of foods that, thanks to their natural properties, help prevent acidity. It is advisable to introduce soft dishes of rice, cooked carrots, and cooked or roasted apples on a weekly basis. These, due to their gentle digestion, help to neutralize acidity and reduce inflammation of the irritated digestive mucosa. We suggest the following tips that will help you eliminate acidity: - Distribute your meals into five or more times a day, to decrease the volume of food per session and not go more than three hours without eating or drinking something; this is very helpful in relieving stomach discomfort. - Eat slowly and chew each bite very well. - Wait at least two hours after eating or having dinner before going to bed. - Opt for juicy foods that require little fat and no prolonged cooking. - Decrease the consumption of fatty foods and avoid those that are very salty, smoked, or pickled. - Limit very fatty sauces made with eggs, excess oil, cream, or cheese, such as mayonnaise, carbonara, or hollandaise. - Avoid foods that trigger gastric acid secretion, such as coffee or acidic foods (tomato sauce, juices, and acidic fruits). - Do not consume excessive amounts of sugar or sweets, as they slow down digestion. - It is healthier to use apple cider vinegar and lemon juice instead of wine vinegar to dress dishes; they can be used as salad dressings or as ingredients in drinks like lemon water or carrot and lemon juice. - Vegetables like garlic, onions in all their varieties, or leeks are better absorbed when cooked than raw. - Among the aromatic herbs are tarragon, dill, bay leaf, thyme, star anise, fennel, and cumin. Healthy Cooking Recipes To support your diet, it is advisable to consider the following cooking recipes to prepare at home, thus maintaining a healthy diet. (it is advisable to click on the recipe title for more preparation details) Ham and Cottage Cheese Rolls For any time of the day when hunger strikes. Cottage and Strawberry Pudding A delicious guilt-free dessert. Surimi Salad with Thousand Islands Dressing This very simple recipe is refreshing for summer days and light for those watching their figure. The dressing can be as light as you desire by using low-fat versions when preparing it at home. Pea and Mint Soup An exquisite pea soup with a touch of leeks and mint. You can also serve it cold. Salmon with Mustard and Honey Mayonnaise One of the simplest yet most delicious recipes for making salmon. It is coated in a honey and mustard mayonnaise sauce and baked. Roasted Zucchini with Goat Cheese A light dish of zucchini rolled with goat cheese, parsley, and basil. It only has 80 calories. Broccoli with Garlic and Vinaigrette A flavorful option for steamed broccoli. This recipe is very light and delicious. Green Salad with Strawberries A tasty and fresh recipe of green lettuce with strawberries and a strawberry vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar. Potato and Pea Salad A very tasty salad with boiled potatoes and peas. Eggplant in Garlic Vinaigrette This appetizer will delight you if you are an eggplant lover. It is very easy to make and the garlic vinaigrette gives it a delicious flavor.