 [ Symptoms ] what can i eat at a cookout that will not give me heartburn [ Disease ] 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 do not 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