What food substitutions can help prevent heartburn?

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    RealAge answered:
    By making smart substitutions and following some simple cooking tips, you can still enjoy your favorites and keep heartburn from coming back. Here's a quick list of simple switches:
    • Coffee: Green tea with honey
    • Caffeinated sodas: Flavored still water or mineral water
    • Frying or sauteing: Baking, roasting, or broiling your meats
    • Tomato sauce: Tossing your whole-grain pasta in a broth-based sauce flavored with basil and thyme
    • Creamy salad dressings: Drizzling olive oil and a little cider on your salads
    • Potato chips: Snacking on whole-wheat crackers with a bit of hummus, cut-up apples, or raisins with a few sesame seeds
    • Gravy: Topping meats and mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy
    • Full-fat dairy products: Low-fat sour cream, milk, cream cheese, yogurt, and cheeses
    • Fatty desserts: Low-fat versions
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