When we overeat or consume spicy foods, oftentimes the gate between our esophagus and stomach doesn’t close, which allows acid to move into the esophagus and therefore cause a burning sensation called hearburn . If you happen to experience more than two heartburn episodes per week, than you may be one of the 20 percent of adults who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease

(GERD) . Heartburn can be triggered by factors such as being overweight, smoking cigarettes, overeating, or taking aspirin or ibuprofen - but did you know that specific foods cause heartburn as well? Keep reading to find out what these foods are and what you can do about it.

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Got Heartburn? You May Want to Avoid These Foods