the key to enjoying cookouts is to know what foods agree with you. if grease bothers you stick with grilled foods or vegetables. instead of tomatoes load up your salads with carrots beans jicama or other milder veggies. burgers are ok but get the leanest cuts and dress them with guacamole or something else less acidic than catsup. if carbonated drinks lead to late-night torture stick with iced tea. if margaritas and you don't get along drink less or switch to a virgin strawberry type. watermelon can be acid-producing. consign it to a mixed-fruit salad only. eat smaller portions. your stomach detects large amounts and pumps out more acid.
what can i eat at a cookout that won't give me heartburn?