Ask the expert: preventing postnatal acidity

I’ve been struggling with high acidity levels since I had my second baby. Any food recommendations that help with instant relief?

After pregnancy we go through a whole lot of hormonal imbalances that cause changes in our gut, and a poorly functioning gut causes digestive disturbances such as acidity. Foods that leave behind an alkaline residue will help alkalise your digestive tract and maintain a healthy pH level in your body to keep acidity at bay. Focus on eating foods like almonds, cucumbers, avocados and sweet peppers. Avoid acid-forming foods like wheat, milk and red meat. Eating every two to three hours will also help ease symptoms. A green juice made of cucumber, baby spinach, mint leaves, ginger and lemon will instantly help relieve acidity.