Eating certain foods may offer relief from acid reflux symptoms. There are plenty of things you can eat to help prevent acid reflux:

1. Alkaline foods

Food with higher pH are alkaline and can help offset strong stomach acid. Alkaline foods include:

• Nuts
• Fennel
• Melons
• Bananas
• Cauliflower

2. High-fiber foods

Fibrous foods make you feel full so you’re less likely to overeat, which may contribute to heartburn:

• Green vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli and green beans
• Root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots and beets.
• Whole grains such as oatmeal, couscous and brown rice.

3. Watery foods

Eating foods that contain a lot of water can dilute and weaken stomach acid:

• Celery
• Lettuce
• Cucumber
• Herbal tea
• Watermelon
• Broth-based soups