Health Tips: Holi festival means the festival of food, but excessive fried foods and sweets often become the cause of indigestion, acidity and flatulence. If you are also troubled by heaviness then do not panic. There are some magic ingredients hidden in our kitchen that can provide relief within minutes.
Cumin is the best medicine to digest heavy food on Holi. Mix a little black salt in one spoon roasted cumin powder and take it with lukewarm water. Cumin activates the digestive enzymes due to which the heaviness in the stomach starts reducing immediately.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe stomach irritation. Grate a small piece of ginger and extract its juice, add half a lemon and a pinch of rock salt to it. This desi shot helps in eliminating acidity from its roots.
If the stomach is bloated and gas is being produced after eating dishes, then chew half a teaspoon of celery with a little salt and drink lukewarm water. Thymol present in celery speeds up the digestion process and provides relief from stomach pain.
Consuming chemical colors and oily food increases heat in the body. Mint leaves provide coolness to the stomach. You can drink mint tea or take juice of fresh leaves. It not only improves digestion but also prevents the problem of nausea.
This recipe of grandmothers is most effective even today. Chewing fennel and sugar candy after eating food increases the production of saliva which helps in breaking down the food. It also removes bad breath and makes the stomach feel light.
Keep drinking adequate amount of water on the day of Holi. If there is severe pain or vomiting along with indigestion, then consult a doctor immediately instead of using home remedies. Try not to sleep immediately after a heavy meal, instead sit in Vajrasana for 10-15 minutes or take a light walk.
