Overview

• The guide flags rich, irregular festive meals as common triggers for bloating, acidity and indigestion.
• Starting the day and sipping during meals with warm water, optionally with lemon, is suggested to support digestion and reduce bloating.
• Beginning the plate with salads or steamed vegetables helps slow absorption of fats and sugars and can limit intake of heavier dishes.
• Eating slowly by chewing thoroughly and pausing between bites is advised to reduce overeating linked to indigestion and acid reflux.
• Choosing buttermilk or warm water over sugary sodas and excessive alcohol may ease bloating, and a small post-meal dose of ginger or fennel tea is recommended for gas relief.