15-minutes before a meal, you want to prep the stomach to receive food by taking a pre-digestive, aka digestive churna, with 4-8 oz of warm water. Getting into this practice will help reduce acid reflux, gas and bloating because it encourages the body to produce digestive enzymes and saliva. Saliva contains salivary amylase and lipase which are necessary for breaking down carbohydrates and fats. The ginger is a heating root that when soaked with lime juice and pink Himalayan salt reduces inflammation in the gut, encourages the tissues to begin secreting hormones, neurotransmitters and enzymes and improves the absorption of water and nutrients into the cells. The salt is an important electrolyte that helps with the transmission and communication of the cells and is hydrophilic so it will help the tissues of the GI stay lubricated during digestion.
In this simple pre-digestive, you have 3 of the 6 tastes: Sour, Salty & Pungent.
Ingredients:
2-3 thumbs of fresh organic ginger; peeled and thinly sliced
3-4 medium limes; juiced
Purified water
Pink Himalayan salt
Directions:
Place thinly sliced ginger in an 8 oz mason jar. Squeeze limes over the top and then fill until covered with purified water. Add salt to your liking and do not omit. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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