Healing Foods for Soothing Acid Reflux and Bloating

13. Carrots: The Fiber-Rich Alkaline Crunch

Carrots are an incredibly reliable, low-acidity snack that provides both crunch and relief. Their high content of beta-carotene and simple, accessible fiber helps bulk up stomach contents and creates a calming, alkaline environment in the stomach, which actively helps prevent acid backflow. Because they are a root vegetable, they are highly digestible and their fiber is less likely to ferment rapidly, helping to reduce gas and bloat. Eating a handful of raw baby carrots between meals or lightly steaming them offers a soothing, gentle way to curb hunger while supporting healthy gut transit and neutralizing stomach acidity.

14. Chicken Bone Broth: Collagen for the Gut Lining

While not a food in the traditional sense, unsalted chicken bone broth is a healing elixir for the entire gastrointestinal tract. It is rich in collagen, gelatin, and the amino acids like glutamine, which are the building blocks necessary to repair and strengthen the gut lining. A healthy gut barrier reduces the systemic inflammation that contributes to chronic acid reflux. Its liquid form is soothing and easily digestible, making it an ideal anti-bloating beverage that provides hydration and vital minerals without requiring the digestive effort that can trigger discomfort.