Synopsis Food that is non-acidic-such as Oriya cuisine-counters stomach acid and helps maintaining the correct PH balance (acid-alkaline balance) of the blood: a pre-requisite for good health. Oriya food is basically non-acidic, balanced, and nutritious. Healthy Oriya Cuisine is not just a regular cookbook but a guide for the health conscious as well. Along with the recipes are interesting nutritional facts and information about the ingredients used which are unique to the region as explained by Bijoylaxmi Hota and recipes provided by Kabita Pattanaik.