The consumption of highly acidic foods could cause acid reflux problem. Hot and spicy foods like chili peppers and hot/spicy sauces could be main culprits for acid reflux. In addition fried foods and trans-fat rich could also cause this problem as they are not only slow to digest, but also slow down the overall digestive system. Processed and baked products like brownies, cookies that use artificial colors and preservatives could also trigger this digestive disorder, as refined sugars and enriched flour top the list of acidic products.
Certain other foods that trigger acid reflux problem include coffee and carbonated that leads to excess acidic secretions. Alcohol does not necessarily cause acid reflux, but it could dehydrate you and trigger poor digestion leading to acid reflux in future. Meat is hard to digest and could trigger acid reflux problem. Diary milk especially milk could lead to excess secretion of acid, the effect being more pronounced when taken on a full stomach.