Prevention of Indigestion

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You can often avoid indigestion by making some simple diet and lifestyle changes:

Eat small, regular meals, rather than going for long periods of time without eating and then having a large meal. Food helps to neutralise stomach acid, which builds up if the stomach is empty for a long time. Take your time over your food, and chew each mouthful slowly â€“ this helps to start the bodyâ€™s digestive process.
Avoid eating very rich, spicy and fatty foods. Cutting down on caffeine (found in tea, coffee and cola) can also help. Keep a note of any particular foods that seem to make indigestion worse and avoid them if possible.
If you smoke, try to quit. The chemicals in cigarettes relax the muscle at the bottom of your gullet, making it easier for acid from the stomach to escape through it.
If you are overweight, more pressure is put on the stomach, making it easier for stomach acid to be pushed into the gullet. Losing weight can help.
Alcohol can make indigestion worse, so try to cut down on the amount you are drinking.
Your posture is important when your body is trying to digest food. Sitting hunched forward in your seat, wearing tight belts or waistbands and lying down puts more pressure on the stomach and can trigger indigestion.
If you get indigestion symptoms at night, try to avoid eating or drinking anything for about three hours before you go to bed. Use a couple of pillows to prop your head and shoulders up and discourage stomach from escaping up into the gullet.