Can I eat this?

Type a food to see how it lands on every diet at once, or choose one diet and read its whole list from the easiest foods down to the ones to leave alone.

Verdict

Free from

Nutrition

Sensitivities

97 foods · sorted for GERD

Spinach

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Swiss chard

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Beetroot

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Rhubarb

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Cabbage

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Cauliflower

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Broccoli

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Zucchini

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Cucumber

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Romaine lettuce

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Carrot (cooked, peeled)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Onion

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Mushrooms

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Potato (peeled, boiled)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Sweet potato

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Asparagus

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Green beans

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Eggplant

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Bok choy

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Corn

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Banana (ripe)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Apple

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Blueberries

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Strawberries

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Grapes

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Cantaloupe melon

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Pear (peeled)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Mango

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Raspberries

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Dried apricots

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Watermelon

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Chicken breast (fresh)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Beef steak

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Pork loin

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Eggs

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Salmon (fresh or frozen at sea)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Cod

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Canned tuna

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Sardines

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Shrimp

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Tofu (firm)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Black beans

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Lentils

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Whole milk

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Lactose-free milk

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Greek yoghurt

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

White rice

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Brown rice

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

White bread

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Wholemeal bread

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Gluten-free bread

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Pasta (wheat)

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Oats

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Quinoa

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Wheat bran

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Cornflakes

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Popcorn

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Almonds

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Chia seeds

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Olive oil

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Coconut oil

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Mayonnaise

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Bone broth

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Table sugar

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Honey

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Maple syrup

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Erythritol

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Sorbitol / sugar-free gum

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Brightly colored sweets

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Tinned soup

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Soy sauce

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Sauerkraut

Low fat and non-irritating.

Allowed

Avocado

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Lamb chop

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Salami / cured meat

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Fresh mozzarella

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Almond flour

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Macadamia nuts

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Peanut butter

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Walnuts

Higher fat or caffeine — slows emptying and can worsen reflux.

Caution

Garlic

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Tomato

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Bell pepper

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Orange

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Bacon

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Aged cheddar

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Heavy cream

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Butter

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Coffee

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Black tea

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Red wine

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Cola

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Orange juice

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Dark chocolate 85%

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Instant noodles

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Ketchup

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

Hot sauce / chilli

Common reflux trigger — relaxes the sphincter or irritates the oesophagus.

Avoid

These verdicts come from typical serving sizes and general diet rules. Thresholds are portion dependent and tolerance is personal — treat this as a friendly starting point rather than clinical guidance.