How To Treat Indigestion With Lemons
Indigestion is persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen. Some of its common causes include overeating or eating too quickly, fatty, greasy or spicy foods, too much caffeine, alcohol, chocolate or carbonated beverages.
Lemons Against Indigestion
High amounts of vitamin C are present in lemon juice. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps flush out harmful toxins from our body. However, lemons are acidic in nature and may possibly hinder the digestion of starch that’s why it is recommended to mix its juice with honey.
Honey is a powerhouse of many minerals, enzymes, and amino acids. It contains certain enzymes that act as a catalyst in the digestion process, especially, to disintegrate the carbohydrates and sugars. Also, honey helps the growth of gut bacteria (good bacteria) which in turn aids in better digestion. It also possesses immune-boosting power that helps in preventing any stomach related disease in the future.
How To Use It?
Another home remedy we can try is a hot lemonade with raw honey and ginger.
According to the book ““Healing Foods” by D. K. Publishing.” Fresh ginger root possesses anti-inflammatory effects that can lessen aches and pain. Meanwhile, lemon has antibacterial effects while honey is a natural antibiotic.
When combined, these three ingredients will not only keep indigestion at bay but will also improve circulation, and boost the immune system so that it would be able to fight cold and flu.
Hot Lemonade With Raw Honey And Ginger:
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Raw honey
- 2-inch freshly Grated ginger
- 1 tsp chopped Mint leaves
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