Acidity can be caused due to a long gap between meals, empty stomach or excessive intake of tea, coffee or alcohol. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)
All of us have suffered from acidity at some point. The stomach lining of your body gets acidic when there is an excess secretion of acids from the gastric glands producing bad breath, stomach ache and mant other symptoms.
When the secretion of acids becomes a frequent phenomenon, we tend to experience heartburn, acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which is normally triggered when we eat a heavy meal or spicy foods. Acidity can turn out to be quite annoying.
We suggest you opt for these kitchen treasures to cure and control acidity and boost your overall digestive health.
Cinnamon
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Cinnamon is a powerhouse of nutrients. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)
This kitchen ingredient works as a natural antacid for acidity and can soothe your stomach by improving digestion and absorption. Not only that, it is also a powerhouse of nutrients.
Bananas
Rich in potassium, it increases the production of mucus in the stomach. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)
A ripe banana is like magic when it comes to curing acidity. They are extremely beneficial for your stomach lining because of its high fiber content. Rich in potassium, it helps in the production of mucus in the stomach, thus preventing excess acid formation.
Jaggery
Since jaggery also helps maintain normal body temperature, cooling the stomach, convert it into a drink like gur sharbat. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)
Jaggery is one of the best solutions for acidity because the high magnesium content helps boost intestinal strength. It aids digestion and this doesn’t in turn result in acidity or loose motions. Suck on a small piece of gur after a meal, and reap its benefits. .
Mint leaves
Chop some mint leaves to control and soothe acidity. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)
Mint leaves are super cooling. This cooling affect helps calms down the inflammation caused by acid reflexes or acidity and also protects the stomach lining.
Ginger
Ginger destroys the acidity triggering pylori bacteria, decreases inflammation, minimizes nausea. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)
Another kitchen staple with multiple health benefits, from curing cough and cold to various digestive and intestinal disorders. It also helps destroy the acidic juices and decreases inflammation, minimizes nausea and calms the stomach muscles.
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