According to the latest report in the American magazine "Prevention", Dr. Jamie Koffman, a throat specialist in New York, has found that nearly 50% of Americans are unaware that they experience a burning sensation in their stomach at night, which is a type of "reflux".Avoid eating certain foods before bed, which can help prevent reflux.

Foods to avoid before bed.

Nuts.Nuts contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for health.However, both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids can cause stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus.Dr. Koffman recommends eating as little as possible before bed.Specifically, avoid eating walnuts,apricots,peaches,and peanuts.Also avoid citrus fruits orjuices.Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, but their acidity can cause reflux if eaten before bed.

Dr. Koffman recommends avoiding drinkingorange juice orapple juice.Chocolate.Chocolate is a high-fat food, and also contains caffeine and theobromine, a stimulant.Eating chocolate before bed can keep you awake and make it difficult to fall asleep.These substances stay in the body for an average of 3-5 hours, sometimes even longer.Alcohol.Dr. Koffman recommends avoiding alcohol, as it can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making it easier for stomach acid to flow back.

　　In addition, while drinking alcohol before bed may help you fall asleep quickly, it keeps you in a light sleep and makes it difficult to enter deep sleep.Even after sleeping for a long time, you may still feel tired and weak.Fatty foods.This includes ice cream,cookies,and cheese, as well as hamburgers.High-fat foods can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, making reflux more likely.

Soda.Soda can damage the lower esophageal sphincter, increasing the risk of reflux.Carbonated beverages can also increase pressure in the stomach.Even after sleeping for a long time after drinking alcohol, I still feel tired and weak upon waking.

Fatty foods.IncludingIce creamandBiscuitsDry foodsCheeseBurgersHigh-fat foods, such as those listed above, can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, making acid reflux more likely.

Soda.Soda can damage the lower esophageal sphincter, increasing the likelihood of acid reflux.Carbonated drinks can also increase pressure in the stomach.