Suggested anchor lead-in: Heartburn affects 25 million people in the U.S. everyday.  One of the biggest impacts for those with heartburn is not enjoying the foods they love.

According to a recent National Heartburn Alliance Survey, the number one �trigger� for heartburn is food and beverage.  But NHBA nutritionist, Pat Baird says heartburn friendly-cooking doesn�t have to be dull:

�Fatty foods or those foods that are high in acid content are common heartburn �triggers.�  Also, how you prepare foods is important � roasting or baking as opposed to frying or saut�ing is a good first step.  And you might also try using broths, juice or wine instead of butter or oil.  These simple adjustments can enhance the flavor without causing heartburn.�

Being creative in the kitchen is easier than you think.  Ms. Baird suggests ways to liven up salmon with a miso glaze or create your own pizza-roasted chicken.  For more heartburn-friendly recipes, cooking tips and helpful heartburn relief information, go to w-w-w-dot-burntownchallenge-dot-com.  However, modifying foods alone may not be enough, for those who experience heartburn symptoms two or more days a week, diet and medication such as Prilosec OTC, may be the key to controlling heartburn.