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Caffeine, Heavy Meals, Fried Dishes: Food That Can Aggrevate Motion Sickness

Fatty foods take longer to digest, which can exacerbate nausea and discomfort during travel.

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Rich, greasy, or spicy foods can irritate the stomach and worsen nausea symptoms.

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Caffeine can worsen nausea and vomiting symptoms. Caffeine is a diuretic, which can lead to dehydration and exacerbate motion sickness.

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Alcohol is a diuretic, which can worsen dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

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Heavy meals can worsen diarrhea and stomach discomfort because they are hard to digest and can irritate the digestive system, especially if they are rich, fatty, or spicy.

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Certain smells, such as those from specific foods or fragrances, can trigger or aggravate motion sickness in some individuals, making their symptoms worse.

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Acidic foods can exacerbate motion sickness by slowing digestion, increasing nausea and discomfort, and inducing lethargy, making you more susceptible to motion sickness.

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