Prevention Of Acidity

Acidity:

Acidity is a condition in which body chemistry becomes imbalanced and overly acidic. Acidity is one of the most common problems faced now a days. Acid that is produced in our stomach helps in digesting the food we eat, but when there isn’t enough food to digest, or if this acid is produced more than the required quantity, it leads to acidity pangs. Fatty and spicy foods are harder to digest and prompt the cells that pump acid to produce more acid than is necessary

The most common causes of acidity are having outside food regularly, skipping meals, irregular meals, and having too much of spicy food.

Common symptoms of acidity are belching, nausea, vomiting , mouth ulcers recessed eyes, migraine headaches, abnormally low blood pressure, acid or strong perspiration, dry hard stools, foul-smelling stools accompanied by a burning sensation in the anus.

Don’t invite pain and discomfort by eating acidity-triggering foods. As one wrong food is all it takes to trigger off a day of heartburn and discomfort. For those prone to acidity, we have a list of foods you should include and foods you should avoid :-

5 best foods for acidity

Fruits:- Amongst fruits, apples and bananas are safe to be consumed and generally do not cause acidity. If you’re in the mood for juice, apple juice and Watermelon juice is great for curing acidity.
Vegetables like cabbage, beans and peas:- healthy and do not cause acidity. If you enjoy potato, try baked potato and avoid deep-fried preparations.
Egg white, chicken and fish:- White meats and egg white are perfect for acidity-prone individuals
Low fat cheese:- Heavy foods are a no-no for those prone to acidity. So try and go for low-fat dairy items like low-fat cheese or milk.
Whole grains:- Avoid refined carbs like white rice and maida and instead opt for whole grains like wheat and brown rice to ward off acidity

Have a glass of lukewarm water and milk everyday

5 worst foods for acidity

Spicy food : Anyone prone to acidity knows what a spicy sabzi or a stray chilli can do to you. In general, it’s best to avoid overly spicy food and go in for something a little milder.

Citrus foods : Bad news for orange lovers! Citrus foods are one of the worst triggers of acidity and if you think you might be prone to it, stay away from citrus fruits, as well as juices.
Coffee: For those with a chronic acidity problem, it’s best to cut out coffee from your diet. Instead have green tea.
Fried foods and fatty foods: Biscuits high in fat, or fried snacks have to be banished from the diets of all those prone to acidity. These are instant triggers and can cause days of discomfort.
Alcohol, especially wine: Although wine recommended as one of the healthier alcohols, it’s a no-no for the acidity prone. The tannins in the wine can cause acidity and is best avoided.
Pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc.

Preventions for acidity

Eating light food: It is good to have less spicy food , it can cause an increase in acidity

Decrease consumption of food: The person should eat less than his usual diet to ensure that he don’t suffer from acidity.

Avoid eating out: When a person eats out regularly, the person may not know what is the content of food he is eating and this lead to Acidity