Top 8 GERD foods to avoid

1) Coffee and tea

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2) Chocolate

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3) Spicy foods

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4) Alcohol

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5) Carbonated beverages

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6) Citrus fruits

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7) Tomatoes

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8) Fried and fatty foods

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