There are foods that have been shown to have a greater potential for causing stomach acid to buildup and acid reflux to happen.  What you eat and what you try to avoid eating when you suffer from acid reflux is important. In the case of someone who is already dealing with acid reflux, certain foods can cause an increase in acid reflux attacks. Everyone should be aware of the foods that are more likely to cause acid reflux in case the symptoms of acid reflux suddenly appear after eating certain foods. This awareness will also help you to be considerate of the dietary needs of family and friends coping with acid reflux.

Foods such as carbonated beverages, coffee, chocolate, milk, sour cream, cheese, citrus fruits, citrus juices, spaghetti sauce, hot spices, grains, meats, some varieties of beans and some fruits and vegetables, have a higher incidence of causing increased stomach acid buildup and acid reflux.

It can be hard to stick to an acid reflux diet because this usually means cutting out foods that most of us like. Before you erase all your favorite foods from the menu, keep a journal of what you eat and instances of acid reflux for a week. You may want to consider not eating, or not eating as often the foods that cause you to have more acid reflux attacks. Through your journal you may learn that you are one of those lucky people for whom chocolate or other suspected acid producing foods do not cause an increase in acid reflux attacks.