Reasons for indigestion could be many. But it suffers us from different symptoms like heartburn, nausea, bloating, belching, burning sensation in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, gas and even vomiting. Sometimes confused with heartburn, indigestion could be attributed to a number of causes from medical conditions like ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach infections and more.

Mostly the indigestion problem arises with the lifestyle habits like eating too fast, eating in huge quantities, eating food that's high in fat or eating under stress. Sometimes even the sleeplessness could be the culprit. Here are some tips to ease the digestion process.
 
Foods to take:

Fibre:

Fibre rich foods are good for our digestive system. For this you need to up your intake of wholewheat bread, brown rice, oats and beans, fruits and vegetables.

Water:

Water is a key lubricant for your digestive system. It facilitates the easy movement of waste, softening your stools in the process, helping prevent constipation. It also helps your body break down the food you have eaten. It is good to drink 8-10 glasses a day.

Drinks:

Try to consume more drinks but limit drinking Caffeine-rich drinks such as colas, teas, coffees and other fizzy drinks worsen indigestion as they increase the level of acidity in your body. Fizzy beverages also lead to bloating. For relief, it is good to drink plain water or milk.

Probiotics:

Probiotics are `good' bacteria, which are naturally found in the gut, and have been associated with host of health benefits, including aiding digestion.

Foods that must be limited:

Spices:

Spices will trigger stomach ache and heartburn. As India is rich of spicy foods, everyone loves them. But regular consumption of heavy spicy foods may lead to pain or discomfort. Limit consumption of burgers, French fries and samosas as our digestive system finds difficult to digest them. Bumping up your intake of skimmed milk and low-fat foods will spare you both the pain and the weight gain.

Also to avoid indigestion problem, it is advised to keep track of your foods. Limit the foods that disturb your stomach and keep a diary of the food you eat for a week or two to figure out what's behind that episode of nausea or gas.

By Lizitha