Acidity – Weekly Diet Plan
- January 17, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Acidity is a condition in which there is retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus . The main symptoms include bloating, nausea, hiccups, dysphagia, etc. Acidity may occur due to various causes.
Acidity is due to wrong dietary habits and lifestyle is the main and common factor. Eating a diet rich in nutrients, vitamins, & minerals as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against acidity.
In Ayurveda this condition is co- related with Amlapitta. In this condition there is vitiation of pitta dosha in which the natural taste of Pitta dosha i.e. katu , gets altered and converted into amla . In this condition excessive amounts of vitiated pitta form and cause several digestion related disorders.
Here we mentioned some of the useful diets which are especially recommended for the Acidity patients to decrease the severity of their symptoms by balancing their doshas and to get rid of this condition by some dietary modifications.
| SUNDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | 1 cup porridge + 1/2 cup low fat milk |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Portion fruit(Avoid Citrus fruits) |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | 1 cup rice+ chicken curry (150 gm. chicken 1 cup cucumber salad. ( Avoid onion and tomato for the preparation of masala and avoid more spices) |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | Brown rice flakes poha 1 cup. |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | Wheat dosa 3 + 1/2 cup Bitter guard subji.( Avoid onoin and tomato for the preparation of masala and avoid more spices) |
| MONDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | Vegetable Oats 1 cup+ 1/2 cup milk. |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | Plane low fat Yogurt with raw vegetables / grilled vegetables -1 cup( Avoid onion and tomato) |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | 1/2 cup rice + 2 medium chappati+1/2 cup Kidney beans curry+ Snake guard subji 1/2 cup. ( Avoid onoin and tomato for the preparation of masala and avoid more spices) |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 cup boiled channa. |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 Roti/ chapati + 1 cup moong dal. |
| TUESDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | Mix veg Poha 1 cup+ 1/2 cup low fat milk. |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | Vegetable soup |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | 3 Chapati + 1 cup cluster beans sabzi + salad |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | 3-4 biscuits (Nutrichoice or Digestive or Oatmeal.) with herbal tea |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 Roti / chapatti + Ridge guard subji 1/2 cup. |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | Utappam 2+ 1 tabs green chutney. |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 cup boiled chana |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | 2-3 chapati + 1 cup pumpkin sabji + salad |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Portion fruit(Avoid Citrus fruits) |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 chapati + 1/2 cup green beans subji |
| THURSDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | 4 Idli + Sambar 1/2 cup/ 1 tablespoon Green chutney. |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | Green gram sprouts 1 cup |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | 3 Roti+1/2 cup salad + 1 cup cabbage sabzi. |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Portion fruit(Avoid Citrus fruits) |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 Roti / chapati. Potato subji 1/2 cup.( Avoid onion and tomato for the preparation of masala and avoid more spices) |
| FRIDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | Bread sandwich + herbal tea |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | 1 Portion fruit(Avoid Citrus fruits) |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | Veg pulav rice 1 cup+ 1 cup Soya Chunk curry( Avoid onion and tomato for the preparation of masala and avoid more spices) |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | 3 wheat rusk. |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | 2 roti/ Chapati + 1 cup moong dal |
| SATURDAY | |
| BREAKFAST (8:00-8:30AM) | 2 Boiled eggs 1/2 cup low fat milk. |
| MID-MEAL (11:00-11:30AM) | 1/2 cup boiled black chana |
| LUNCH (2:00-2:30PM) | 1 cup rice 1/2 cup tuvar Dal Palak sabji 1 cup+ salad |
| EVENING (4:00-4:30PM) | 1 Portion fruit(Avoid Citrus fruits) |
| DINNER (8:00-8:30PM) | Khichdi prepared of rice and moong dal |
FOODS THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN ACIDITY
- Whole grains such as oatmeal, couscous
- Root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots and beets.
- Green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and green beans.
- To neutralize acid reflux, naturally put a small amount of Apple cider vinegar in Lukewarm water and consume it with meals.
- Alkaline foods such as Bananas, Melons, Cauliflower, Fennel and Nuts help neutralize acid reflux naturally.
- Watery foods like Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Watermelon, Broth-based soups, Herbal tea that contain a lot of water can dilute and weaken stomach acid.
- Milk provides immediate relief of acid reflux symptoms due to its soothing qualities.
- Ginger- This herb is a great digestive aid due to its alkaline nature and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger eases symptoms of acid reflux in the digestive tract.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.