Heartburn During Pregnancy

Woman Heartburn Heartburn is caused by the uterus pushing against the stomach, forcing acid into the oesophagus.

Here are a few points to keep in mind while planning a diet for yourself.

Lemonade or ‘nimbu paani’ with honey makes a refreshing drink at any time of the day.
Try eating small but frequent meals. Do not be on an empty stomach for long.
You can have fruit juices, but sip slowly.
Ginger, a versatile flavouring agent, is very healthy and beneficial, too. Then there is aniseed (saunf), which is a great refresher, but too much of it may lead to constipation. Indian gooseberry (amla) could also be useful.
You will have to curb your spice intake since spicy foodstuff react with the stomach lining, thus adding to your discomfort.
Avoid sour creams and curds as they may cause heartburn.
Mint (pudina) in all its forms is very healthy. Try homemade mint chutney, it tastes great with anything. You could have refreshing mint tea or add it to lemonade. Make a rejuvenating concoction of mint tea and ajjwain and have it twice or thrice a day.
Honey is an excellent sweetener, so avoid white sugar as much as possible.
Roasted cumin seeds (shikanjvi or bhunha zeera) acts as a diegstive.
Have plenty of sprouts as they are high in protein and take care of your energy levels.
Your intake of raw food should be high so that you get enough roughage.
If you are fond of jams, try to make your own at home. Indian gooseberry makes for a mouth-watering jam. Children too will enjoy it.
As you grow older, try to avoid tomatoes as its seeds invariably filter into the gall bladder to form stones. But if have to have tomatoes, take care to deseed them.
Try and eat wholewheat bread as this creates roughage. Bread made from corn flour (maida) leads to constipation.
Eat plenty of fermented foods like idli as yeast, with its high levels of vitamin B, is good for the digestive system. You could also try fermented flour (khameera).
Cucumber is a good source for fluids. But it may not suit everybody. Check with your doctor before taking it in large amounts.
Shift to soyabean milk and tofu.
Sweet potatoes are very high in vitamins and minerals. You can make a porridge (kheer) from them or make a salad after roasting them.
Bananas may not be too healthy as they can cause constipation.