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1 year ago

Dear Hardik Khurana, Thank you for the question

Acidity, Bloating, heart burn, Gastritis, Abdominal discomfort can be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as indigestion, constipation, IBS, intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which may require medical attention.

Certain food intolerances can cause bloating and stomach pain after consuming specific foods. In lactose intolerance it is seen after consuming milk and milk products like cheese, paneer etc. And in gluten intolerance it is seen after consuming, wheat, rye, barley etc. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.

Here are a few tips to help manage acidity

• Do not skip his meals,  small frequent meals at regular intervals is necessary
• Avoid large, heavy meals
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Avoid lying down immediately after meal consumption
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and  last meal
• Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.

A few guidelines for general digestive health to be considered:

• Do not skip his meals,  small frequent meals at regular intervals is important.
• A well-balanced diet including minimum 4 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.
• 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.
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
• At least 8-10 glasses of water per day is a must
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
• Engaging in physical activity for a minimum of 60 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.

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