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15 Foods That Cause Heartburn

Written by Cara Stevens and Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.

Red ChiliAlmost everyone experiences the burning sensation of heartburn at some point. Sometimes it’s easy to trace it to the source: pregnancy, a big meal, or a strong cup of coffee on an empty stomach. Other times it takes detective work to find the culprit. The following is a list of the most common offenders. If your heartburn trigger isn’t obvious after reading it, keep a record of what you eat for the next weeks and note your level of heartburn after each food to track down what’s eating you.

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