Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: April 21, 2016, 6:11 PM
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Mangoes, pickles and papads are a must when it comes to summer. But excessive intake of these foods will cause more harm than good, says nutritionist and dietician, Deepshikha Agarwal. Here’s the list of five common foods you should eat in moderation this season.
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Ajwain water: Although drinking a glass of ajwain water early in the morning relieves gas and nausea and also improves digestion, drinking it more than once a day might cause an increase in stomach acid.
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Karela or neem juice: Yes, most people think that drinking fresh neem or karela juice first thing in the morning flushes toxins and also helps you to keep your blood glucose in control. But beware as these are acidic foods which increase the pitta level in the body, leading to headache and stomach pain.
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Pickles and papads: As pickles and papads are high in salt, excessive intake of these foods disturbs the fluid and salt balance. And if had in excess, it might lead to diarrhoea and dehydration.
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Spices: Be it chillies or spices, limit the intake of these ingredients in your food as eating spicy food during hot summer days might disturb the water equilibrium and also lead to irritation of the gastric lining, leading to stomach complications.
