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1 year ago

Dear Shamali Pawar, Thank you for the question

Stomach pain, lower abdominal pain can be due to gastrointestinal issues like constipation, indigestion, IBS, ulcers or due to UTI (urinary tract infection) or any other underlying health condition which requires medical attention. For further diagnosis, assistance management and guidance please contact a specialised health care professional.

Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.
- Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
- Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
- Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut. Gut microbiota helps regulate metabolism and energy balance
- Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.
- Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
- Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.
- Studies have shown that some foods can help improve metabolism, they include, cinnamon, green coffee, broccoli, nuts etc.
- Limit excess fiber and dairy intake if Loose stools/ Diarrhoea is present
- Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
- Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
- Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
- Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
- Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead

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