Why does tomato sauce give me heartburn?

Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, says, “Some people with heartburn do not do well with either garlic or onion.” Taub-Dix, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, is a nutritionist in private practice in New York City and Woodmere, N.Y. read more

For some folks, once the acids of tomato-based foods are consumed, their bodies begin to produce too much gastric acid. This can back up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest. “I always ask patients if eating tomato-based foods is something they can go without,” says Dr. Atiq. read more

But for a lot of people, tomato sauce is a surefire way (yes, pun intended) to have some Tums for dessert. Today I'm going to give you a recipe for an authentic tomato sauce you can make yourself, have enough left for a second meal -- and avoid heartburn. read more