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The holidays and over indulging in food and drinks seem to go hand-in-hand.
Not going to lie, but I am a lover of all things sweet. I especially enjoy chocolate and even more so peppermint during Christmas time.
But both those food are notorious for causing heart burn.
While I don’t suffer often from heartburn, I do occasionally get heartburn. More so I do during the holiday season. Why? Because like I shared above I find myself eating and drinking more during this time of the year. Plus, I tend to eat and drink more foods that do acerbate heartburn.
But still, I have learned to follow a few simple techniques to help fight heartburn.
Read more below on how I do fight heartburn during the holidays:
1. Consume small and frequent meals.
Even though I eat more during this time of the year. I try to remember to eat it over a longer period of time. So, in essence I try to spread my eating over the course of a few hours, but in smaller portions to help. Why? Because an extremely full stomach can cause the valve between the stomach and esophagus relax. In turn, this pushes stomach acids back up into the esophagus, which cause heartburn.
2. Don’t wear tight clothing.
If I know I am eating more, I tend to wear more comfortable clothing, such as leggings. Why? Because tight fitting clothing around the midsection can push against your stomach and force acid into the esophagus.
3. Sleep with my head up.
While, I try not to eat too close to bedtime. I also make sure to elevate my head six to eight inches while I sleep. Why? Because this helps stomach acid drain from the esophagus more quickly.
4. Try to watch what I eat/drink.
Certain foods once again, such as chocolate, caffeine, spicy foods, red meat, friend food (french fries), citrus (acid) foods (tomatoes), peppermint, as well as drinking alcohol can cause heartburn. So, I do my best to limit my intake of these when possible. But when I do eat them, then I make sure to have #6 on my list available.
5. Use Nexium® 24HR 42ct Tablets when in need.
Sometimes, it is unavoidable to eat or drink foods and/or drinks that can trigger heartburn. During these times, I make sure to have Nexium® 24HR 42ct tablets at the ready. These can be found at your local Walgreens.
Why Nexium® 24HR Capsules?
Because Nexium® 24HR Capsules helps by not allowing frequent heartburn to ruin your holiday with just one pill! See Nexium® 24HR Capsules is all-night protection from frequent heartburn – no matter what triggers it.*
So, I am thankful for Nexium® 24HR Capsules, because now I am able to enjoy one of my all-time holiday favorites…
White Chocolate Peppermint Candy Bark Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cups Andes peppermint baking chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spread parchment paper on cookie sheet
- Using a double boiler, melt white chocolate chips, adding oil as it begins to melt to prevent clumping.
- When chocolate is melted, pour on parchment paper. Spread out as much as you can.
- Pour Andes baking chips over melted chocolate.
- Let cool in refrigerator.
- When cold, cut and serve!
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CANDY BARK RECIPE
A Christmas and holiday classic with Peppermint Bark Candy.
Ingredients
- 1 package white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cups Andes peppermint baking chips
Instructions
- Spread parchment paper on cookie sheet
- Using a double boiler, melt white chocolate chips, adding oil as it begins to melt to prevent clumping.
- When chocolate is melted, pour on parchment paper. Spread out as much as you can.
- Pour Andes baking chips over melted chocolate.
- Let cool in refrigerator.
- When cold, cut and serve!
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300
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*Nexium® 24HR may take 1-4 days for full effect. It is not immediate relief.
How do you fight heartburn during the holidays?
MEREDITH SPIDEL says
Super tips–thanks for the reminders during this season of parties! And this bark recipe looks amazing–can’t wait to try!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Meredith and I hope you can definitely try the bark out for the holiday season as it is totally delicious!! 🙂
Seana Turner says
I try and eat hours before I go to bed, and also to avoid coffee after dinner (which is kind of a bummer, because I love a cup of coffee after dinner!) Chocolate also tends to be bad after dinner.
Janine says
Agreed on all of these myself for me, as well. And coffee sadly too late not only gives me heartburn, but also keeps me awake at night, too.
William Holland says
Great tips. I’ve never had heartburn, so I must be doing something right. 🙂
Happy Thursday, Janine!
Janine says
Sounds like you are definitely doing something right. Happy Thursday and thanks again for sharing 🙂
Nellie says
LOVE this recipe! So perfect for the holidays. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Janine says
So happy to share and hope you can try soon for the holidays, too Nellie 🙂
Bev says
Yuck, heartburn is no fun! I don’t think I necessarily tend to get it at the holidays, it seems to be pretty random for me so I wish I knew what I could do to prevent it.
The bark looks so tasty! I have a massive sweet tooth so I would have a heart time controlling myself around it 😉
Janine says
Me too, Bev and that is why I thank god for Nexium, because if peppermint bark is present there is no way I am passing it up either 😉
Jennifer Bly says
I don’t encounter heartburn too much during the holidays – but I am going to try to be watchful of my eating habits.
This peppermint bark looks and sounds amazing Janine!
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Janine says
Aw, thank you Jennifer and hope you can try the Peppermint Bark soon xoxo 😉
Aunt Gloria says
I’ve had heartburn a couple of times and it’s awful! Thanks for all the good tips. I hope to behave myself over the holidays and not overeat! We’ll see. I know Nexium works. Keep warm! xxoo
Janine says
Aw, got my fingers crossed, Aunt Gloria and will try to stay warm, too now!! Xoxo
Heather (Brie Brie Blooms) says
Excellent tips and that peppermint bark looks delicious! #client
Janine says
Thanks so much on both counts, Heather!! 🙂
Christine Carter says
Yes… oh do I hate heartburn!! Those were really good suggestions, Janine!
That peppermint bark looks DELICIOUS!!!!
Janine says
Thanks Chris and hope you can try the recipe and stay heartburn free now, too!! 🙂
Courtney says
Give me alllll the peppermint! We dip GF oreos in white chocolate then top with crushed candy cane. So addictive.
Janine says
Omg, that sounds amazing and now need to try that, too 😉
Kristi Campbell says
That bark looks SO AMAZING!!! Thanks, Janine!
Janine says
My pleasure, Kristi and thank you 😉
Jen says
Yum, such pretty pictures too! I need to load up on this and Nexium too 🙂
Janine says
Aw, thanks Jen and hope you can load up on both, too 😉
Tamara says
That’s a favorite of mine!! And it costs so much to buy at the gourmet store. Des and I will make it today! I only got heartburn when pregnant and it was awful!! I’m so glad there are things to help.
Janine says
Yay and we are once again twins, as this is also a favorite of mine, as well!! 🙂
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty. I look forward to what you will share next week! We hope you’ll come back again next Thursday when we open our doors at 9:00 AM EST. Pinned, Yummed, Tweeted!
Janine says
Thanks again, Marilyn!! 🙂