If you’ve been experiencing acid reflux more often, your favourite foods may be playing a bigger role than you think. Spicy dishes, high-fat meals, and acidic ingredients like vinegar or citrus can all trigger reflux by relaxing the lower oesophageal sphincter — the valve that keeps stomach acid where it belongs. When that valve weakens, acid can move upward, causing that familiar burning sensation in the chest or throat. If your symptoms flare after:�• 🌶️ Spicy meals�• 🍔 Fried or fatty foods�