10 Foods That Reduce Heartburn

#5 Melons

Image Source: Mike Mozart

Image Source: Mike Mozart

Scoring a bit higher on the alkaline scale than bananas, melons, with a pH of about 6.1, are also an excellent choice for breakfast or a snack any time of the day. When they are at their best, they are very sweet and juciy, especially watermelon. Both honeydew and cantaloupe are good choices as well, but like bananas, a small percentage of people report that their problems related to digestion are worsened by eating any type of melon.