Navratri special: Eat these foods to ease acidity

New Delhi: We know that many people fast on Navratri. As per experts, fasting is good for health, but one should follow a healthy fasting diet and not starve yourself.

Lack of stamina and weakness are some common signs of improper fasting and can be minimized if one follows a good fasting practices.

One of the most common health problem faced by people who fast for the first-time is acidity.

Here are a few foods one can eat during the fasting-season of Navratri to keep acidity at bay:

Banana

Being a rich source of potassium, banana helps relieve the symptoms of acidity. It also contains high fibre content which prevents recurrence of acidity.

Coconut water

This natural drink is packed with numerous health benefits and act as a natural remedy to combat acidity which is not known by many. It also helps flush out toxins from the body which provides quick relief from acidity.

Cold milk

Cold milk is helps to prevent acid build-up in the stomach. It absorbs the excess acid present in the stomach and helps relieves the burning sensation caused due to acidity.

Buttermilk

Just like milk, buttermilk is good for people suffering from acidity and helps relieve the problem. The drink helps beat the burning sensation caused during acidity by cooling the stomach and reducing the irritation and discomfort.