Stomach acid is very important for digestion but it should not become very high, says a food expert. Avoiding spicy food is the best way to keep it under control.

 

 

 According to Geeta Sidhu-Robb, raw food pioneer and creator of the Nosh Detox – a diet that helps in removing toxins from the body, one should avoid spicy food that causes such a problem. 

 

 She also shares other tips to reduce stomach acid, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

 

 – Eat smaller and lighter meals regularly.

 

 – Avoid eating late in the night, also sleep with your head in a raised position.

 

 – Avoid peppermint tea.

 

 – Losing weight provides a long term solution to stomach acid.

 

 – Medications like aspirin and Ibuprofen make it worse.

 

 – Avoid smoking as this makes the occurrence of acid reflux more likely.

 

 –Indo-Asian News Service