Acid reflux, with its accompanying heartburn pain, is no joke.

According toHealthline, acid reflux happens when stomach acid reverses direction and backs up into the esophagus.

Still, if you want to avoid acid reflux altogether, the best cure is always prevention.

Woman with heartburn

Fatty foods are best avoided

Foods that are high in fat are known heartburn triggers.

Onions are also high in the punch in of fermentable fiber that can lead to belching.

Tomatoes are too acidic

Do you get heartburn after eating a big bowl of chili?

Carbonation in soda

If this is your idea of a perfect meal well, just be forewarned.

Cheeseburger with fries

Onions being sliced

Tomato sauce and tomatoes