3.Mardi Gras
They call it “Fat Tuesday” for a reason. Every 10 ounces of those boozy, sugary hurricane cocktails can pack a 380-calorie wallop. Toss in the hot peppers and spices from a few helpings of jambalaya and you’ve cooked up a serious case of heartburn. Quick tip: Chewing sugar-free gum generates extra saliva, which can help neutralize acid.
4.Valentine’s Day
Nothing says heartburn like a big romantic dinner, washed down with red wine and chased with a box of chocolates. The red wine and chocolate relax the LES, while the sheer size of a large meal can expand your stomach and put pressure on the LES, causing heartburn. Avoid heartburn by giving yourself and your partner 2-3 hours before lying down.
