Is cream bad for acid reflux?

Cream is high in fat, which slows digestion and can trigger reflux, especially in large amounts or late in the day.

Tips

• Use a small amount, or swap for yoghurt in recipes.

Try instead

Low-fat natural yoghurt

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log cream in the symptom diary for two weeks: it shows how often each food is followed by symptoms. Then try two weeks without it and compare.

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