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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 05, 2024Hindi
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I am a 28 YO IT consultant. Off late, I am facing acidity issues. My meal timings are very irregular but I mostly try and eat home-cooked food. I am not able to figure out what is causing acidity. Can you please share a list of foods I can avoid to reduce acidity?

Ans: Some common triggers for acidity - -Caffeine
- Refined oil(preferably use cold pressed oil or home made ghee)
- Too much of carbs in the diet
- Irregular sleep pattern
- If u chew/eat too fast
- High stress levels
- No physical activity
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