Managing acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease means modifying your diet. Spicy, fried, or acidic foods—and others—commonly get the boot. But after a while—and especially when you start feeling better—these treats may be sorely missed.

If you're thinking about reintroducing a food that's given you trouble in the past, follow these four rules. You may be able to welcome back some formerly troublesome foods—provided you proceed with caution:

1. Reintroduce one food at a time
   If you've noticed, for example, that both tomato and orange juice aggravate your condition, choose just one to reintroduce to your diet. Hold off on the other until you see how you respond to the first one.
   
   
2. Try that food in small quantities
   A large volume of food—even bland food—can trigger acid reflux. Go slow. If you are able to eat a small amount of a certain food without developing symptoms of heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus., you can gradually increase the amount.
   
   
3. Eat foods that trigger heartburn at different times of the day
   Something that might trigger your body’s acid reflux response when you eat it first thing in the morning may have no noticeable effect if eaten later in the day. Start with a small amount of a single food. Try eating it at various times of the day. Keep a record of your body’s response after each time.
   
   
4. Keep a record of your results
   Keep careful track of the food, the amount you eat, and when you eat it. Then discuss your results with your doctor, and see what conclusions you come to together.