Acidity is often caused because of an extended gap between meals, empty stomach or excessive intake of tea, coffee, smoking etc. to digest food; the gastric glands in our stomach secrete acid. However, when these gastric glands secrete excess acid, then we may experience acidity.

Using fresh mint and other spices and herbs in cooking may help someone add flavor while lowering their sugar and sodium intake. While consuming the mint provides many health advantages, research shows that several of the mint’s health benefits come from applying it to the skin, taking it as a capsule or inhaling its aroma.