Carry these herbs to keep indigestion at bay while travelling

 Ayurvedic expert Dr Dimple Jangda listed home remedies to help combat indigestion

Source (News On Time):  While travelling is a great way to rejuvenate and unwind, people often tend to binge on unhealthy snacks which can lead to acidity and indigestion. These common digestive concerns can make your metabolism sluggish, leading to bloating, acidity, gas, and other gut-related issues, making your journey a nightmare.

Addressing the same, nutritionist Nidhi Gupta said in an Instagram post, “Due to high consumption of unhealthy foods, there has been a significant rise in the number of people suffering from acidity,” further adding, “but instead of relying on over-the-counter medicines for relief, one can count on simple yet effective home remedies.”

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Therefore, don’t let this ruin your travel plans; just add these food items suggested by Ayurveda and Gut Health Coach Dr Dimple Jangda to your carry bag if you feel bloated or have any kind of discomfort in the abdomen when you are travelling.

*Fennel seeds: The expert explained that fennel seeds are carminative and thus help in peristalsis (wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract) and digestion. The other benefits she listed include–“possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, low in calories and a good source of vitamin C which protects against cellular damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.” She further pointed out that the seeds contain other minerals vital to bone health which include “potassium, magnesium, calcium, and manganese.”

“Manganese is important for enzyme activation, metabolism, cellular protection, bone development, blood sugar regulation, and wound healing,” she said, further suggesting to roast fennels seeds on a dry pan and store them in a small bottle in your purse. “Consume 1 tsp post every meal. This helps prevent burping, bloating, and indigestion,” she added.

*Cardamom: The spice’s natural cooling effect and delicious taste makes it a wonderful mouth freshener that you can have post meals. “It can help lower blood pressure due to its diuretic effect (promotes urination to remove water that builds up in your body, for example around your heart) and is rich in compounds that may fight inflammation,” she said, further pointing out that the seeds have a warm energy which aid in boosting metabolism.

“Chew on a piece of cardamom along with some sugar crystals post meals,” she said, adding that it is often mixed with other medicinal spices to relieve one of “discomfort, nausea, and vomiting”.

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*Lemon- Many people feel nauseous when travelling. As such, “scratching the surface of a lemon and sniffing it can reduce motion sickness,” the expert said, further pointing out that “you can also drink lemon in warm water before or post meals to help promote digestion.”

Elucidating further, she said that the citric acid found in lemon juice helps to boost gastric acid secretion (a digestive fluid produced in the stomach) which aids the body in breaking down and digesting food.

*Asafoetida– It is a strong pungent spice that is found in many Asian countries. “Dissolve one small pinch with 5 tsp of water and drink post meals to get instant relief from bloating,” the expert suggested, further listing its benefits which include– “aids in digestion, treats bronchitis and kidney stones.”