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Overview

Reflux triggers are different for everyone, but some foods come up again and again. This printable lists the triggers the NIDDK names, such as citrus, tomatoes, chocolate, caffeine, mint, spicy and high-fat foods, next to foods that are usually gentle and a short list worth testing.

The second page covers the eating habits that help, like finishing meals three hours before bed, and when to see a doctor. Plan with the grocery list and a week of meal ideas, and use the heartburn diary to find your own triggers.

  • Common triggers

    The foods and drinks the NIDDK says may make reflux worse.

  • Gentler choices

    Foods that usually sit well, from oatmeal to bananas.

  • Habits that help

    Meal timing, portion size and sleeping position.

  • Trigger diary

    Note what you ate, when, and how bad the heartburn was.

What's inside

How it works

  1. 1

    Buy on Etsy, then download the PDF for your paper size from your Etsy Purchases page.

  2. 2

    Print at 100% / actual size, or import the PDF into GoodNotes, Notability, Xodo or any PDF app.

  3. 3

    Stick the list on the fridge and plan your week. Everything is undated, so reprint pages any time.

Good to know

  • Digital download: nothing is shipped
  • Personal use license: please don't share or resell the files
  • Colors may look slightly different when printed
  • A general guide, not medical advice: check with your doctor or dietitian for your own needs.
  • See a doctor for trouble swallowing, vomiting or weight loss; call for help for chest pain

Questions

What foods trigger acid reflux?

The NIDDK lists citrus fruit, tomatoes, alcohol, chocolate, coffee and caffeine, high-fat foods, mint and spicy foods as foods that may make symptoms worse.

What foods are good for acid reflux?

Oatmeal, rice, bananas, melon, apples, green vegetables, potatoes, skinless chicken and fish are usually gentle, though everyone is different.

When should I see a doctor about heartburn?

If you have heartburn most days, trouble swallowing, vomiting or weight loss without trying. Call for help right away for chest pain.

Can I use it on my iPad?

Yes. Import the PDF into GoodNotes, Notability, Xodo or any PDF app. The index and section tabs are clickable, so you can tap to jump between sections.

Will I get a printed copy in the mail?

No. It's a digital download. You print the pages yourself at home or at a print shop, or use them on a tablet.

How it's made: designed by Sorted Templates. We use AI tools to help draft text and lay out pages, and every page is reviewed and edited by us before it's listed. Lifestyle and mockup images may be AI-generated or AI-edited; the page previews show the actual files.

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