What foods should a person with Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) avoid in their diet?

i have that problem b4. need to quit smoking if u do, for the nicotine acidic effect or something. that got me to quit smoking too. curry, oily and hot & spicy foods should be avoided, for some time at least. avoid caffein in tea and coffee as well, and carbonated drinks with gas!!.. drink a lot of water. but do get pro advice on your situation if u r having the symptoms
..."Spicy foods do not cause GERD, although they do seem to worsen GERD symptoms in some people. Food (in general) can make GERD worse. This is because food fills the stomach and induces more transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter. In addition, all meals stimulate acid production in the stomach to aid digestion and can increase reflux into the esophagus in GERD sufferers. Any very large meal might be expected to produce heartburn in some people. The spicy food story is so compelling, however, that GERD sufferers often relate a spicy (or greasy) meal to their symptoms. Often they are told to avoid certain foods whether or not these foods have anything to do with their symptoms. In this way, many GERD sufferers end up on a very restricted diet or end up blaming their symptoms on dietary indiscretion. If avoiding spicy foods and/or other dietary advice helps, that's great. If it doesn't, GERD sufferers shouldn't feel that they are doing something wrong. They should seek medical advice on managing their disease.
Smoking doesn't cause GERD and there is little evidence that smoking significantly worsens GERD. Stopping smoking is a good idea anyway.." unquote

fried and spicy foods

i have trouble with milk or ice cream if i have it just before going to bed. any food in excess before going to bed gives me problems. you might want to raise the head of your bed and keep some tums or whatever anti acid that works for you on your nightstand.