Tis the season for rich foods and overeating! It’s not that I plan on giving myself a stomach ache, but I do often overindulge in treats and comfort foods over the holiday season. Post-meal regret often sets in when my stomach starts to bloat or worse, heartburn and acid-reflux leave me feeling a uncomfortable.
I was so excited to try out Boiron’s natural homeopathic digestive products, as they are a gentle way to manage discomfort from overindulgences.
Did you know 8 our of 10 Americans are managing digestive issues? Boiron has been dedicated to providing the purest medicines using sustainable practices since 1932. Boiron Acidil is a homeopathic medicine made with sustainably sourced, plant-based active ingredients and relieves occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, upset stomach, and bloating.
The little unflavored tablets are so easy to take as they simply dissolve in the mouth, so no water or food is needed. It’s also appropriate for children who are 12 years or older. My teen often suffers from acid reflux after eating large meals, and she loved the convenience of the Acidil tablets. Another great product to try out is the Boiron Gasalia tablets; these tablets offered gentle relief from gas and cramping after about 20 minutes.
We love eating spicy chili and beans soups, but the beans can often cause stomach bloating and the spice can give us heartburn. Here’s a recipe for a vegetarian pigeon pea soup that offers Comfort Food Without the Discomfort! Pigeon peas are high in protein and are known to help manage blood pressure, prevent anemia, boost heart health, weight loss, improves digestion, strengthens the immune system, increases energy, and eliminates inflammation.
Pigeon peas are a bit gentler on the stomach that black beans or pinto beans, so if you’re craving a comfort soup, this recipe is an excellent choice!
Vegetarian Pigeon Pea Soup
- 2 cups of pigeon peas
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped greens (collard, chard or spinach)
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into thin chunks
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- hot sauce to taste
How to Prepare
Wash and rinse pigeon peas and look for any foreign objects like little rocks. It’s rare to find one, but it does happen.
In a large stock pot, add peas, broth, olive oil and spices to a medium boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, occasionally stirring and adding more water if it gets too thick. Add carrots and greens in and simmer on low for an additional 8 minutes and serve with hot sauce!
If you do suffer from a little gas or heartburn after bean or pea soups, take a Boiron Acidil Meltaway Tablets prior to eating to minimize any indigestion discomfort .
Each box contains three sleeves of 20 tablets each for home, work, or on-the-go. Acidil Meltaway Tablets typically retail for $9.99 to $11.99 (box of 60 tablets).
