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Acidity is a form of indigestion
in which there is accumulation of acid leading to a burning sensation in the stomach
and the digestive tract. The stomach periodically produces acid to aid in digestion.
It is when we don't eat at regular intervals or are excessively stressed the stomach
produces more acids which harms our body. |
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| Irregular Meals |
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| Oily and spicy foods |
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| Stress | |
4. |
Over Eating | |
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Burning sensation in the digestive tract | |
2. |
Headache | | 3.
| Sour Burps | | 4. | Dizziness
dive to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) | |
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Here are a few kitchen remedies that are sure to ease your discomfort...
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Kokum: Sherbet made with kokum and perked with jeera is excellent in keeping acidity
at bay. Check out the recipe of Kokum Sherbet | |
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Lemon: Juice of one lemon mixed in half glass of water and ½ teaspoon sugar
if consumed before meals helps to relieve acidity. | |
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Vegetable juices: Juices of vegetables like carrot, cucumber, radish or beetroot
help to balance the acid in the stomach due to their alkaline nature. Feel free
to add a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavour of these juices. |
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Mint: Fresh mint juice taken every day or fresh mint leaves boiled in a cup of
water and sipped slowly after meals also helps to keep the stomach acids at bay. |
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Onion (pyaz): The juice of onions is an excellent remedy for acidity. Have them
in salads with your meals or alternatively, you can also try a whole wheat flour
or jowar rotis made with onions as done in the recipe of Jowar Pyaz ki Roti. |
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Tea and coffee
Pickles, canned
and preserved foods
Vinegar
Confectionery and mithai
Fermented foods
like idli, dosa, dhokla, bread, cheese etc.
Tuvar dal. |
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Regular eating habits and a healthy diet can prevent acidity. Do not remain hungry
for a long time. Have plenty of raw foods, salads and juices and avoid spicy or
deep fried foods. | |
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Eat in a calm and stress-free environment. Avoid irregular and hurried meals.
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Have your evening meals at least two to three hours before going to bed.
| | 4. | Drink
plenty of water (at least 6 to 8 glasses per day) and other fluids to maintain
the acid balance in the stomach. | | 5. | Avoid
smoking and alcohol. | |
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Kokum
Sharbat
Jowar Pyaz ki Roti
Strawberry
Chickoo Shake
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