I do too if I eat something too acidic on a non fast day following a fast day, such as pineapple or rhubarb.

Hey! I’ve been finding this as well! Not sure about you but I get so excited on a non-fast day that I tend to eat more food, faster. Also, the food is usually a bit richer than fast days because I’m not watching my calorie intake as much. I’ve found that slowing down has helped. That said, it hasn’t gotten rid of the heartburn completely but I’m wondering if that’s because my system is starting to actually ‘reject’ food that’s not meant for it any more (things like fattier minced beef etc.)…Sorry, not sure if that’s much help but wanted to say you’re not the only one and share my tips for how I manage it. Good luck!

I have only been doing the fast diet for about 4 weeks or so and have heard a lot about zero or miracle noodles. I bought some zero noodles today and made them up with chicken stock and a little chilli and curry powder for flavour. I thought it was a great filling mega low calorie lunch, however, I have been suffering from nausea, heartburn and reflux all day since!! To the point I had to pull my car over earlier as I thought I was going to throw up!
Can’t find much online regarding side effects of the ingredient in the noodles. Was wondering if anyone else has maybe suffered these side effects after eating the noodles?!

Thanks :-/

I have found just the opposite. I had been plagued with severe heartburn but have had no symptoms in the 12 weeks since I have started 5:2….

I have suffered from the heart burn more or less since my teenage. I have very sensitive stomach and I know that I should avoid empty stomach, should not lie down earlier than 60 mins after a meal, should avoid fatty foods…

I have started the fast days with Samarin (Swedish herbal remedy, mainly consists of sodium bicarbonate, http://www.totallyswedish.com/en/webshop/food/household-beauty-products/samarin) and that way I have avoided ’empty stomach heart burn’.

Hi suekellywasontele. You’re not the only one! I very rarely get heartburn but since starting the 5:2 I’m getting it every fast day (I’ve even thought about how much Gaviscon I can have for 500 calories!). Today has been the worst yet, Gaviscon tablet followed by liquid followed by Omeprazole and still in quite a bit of pain (although not rolling on the bed and crying like I was this morning!) I’ve not lost any weight yet as I have to eat something to help stop the heartburn (4th week). I really want to try and stick to this diet so will be trying some of the tips posted here….Good luck all!