The faulty diet behind acidity:
Eating at irregular times
Eating incompatible foods (eg: fish followed by milk shake)
Skipping meals
Eating late at night
Keep your acidity at bay by avoiding these foods:
Packed, tinned and stale foods- like ready to eat foods; tinned vegetables etc.
Eggs and fried meat
Deep fried foods like samosas and pakodas
Bread and bakery items
Chocolates and toffees
Coffee/ tea
Onion and tomatoes
Pickles and Chutneys
Frozen items
Fermented foods
Dairy products like butter cheese, cream, ice-cream
Carbonated beverages
Other than these foods, there are some food habits that you should follow to avoid hyperacidity:
Avoid eating at night just before sleep. Make sure you eat 2-3 hours before getting to bed.
Avoid late night food binges.
Avoid eating more than 2 meals in a day (breakfast 9-10 am; dinner 7.30 -8.00 pm).
Avoid drinking water during meals or just after.
Avoid drinking cold water.
Avoid eating food too fast.
