If you struggle with acid reflux or heartburn, you have to try this smoothie for acid reflux.
It’s a natural remedy, made using soothing ingredients.
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Anti Acid Reflux Smoothie (Quick Remedy)
Soothe your stomach with an anti-acid reflux smoothie, a gentle blend of alkaline-forming ingredients designed to reduce symptoms and promote digestive health.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 handful of spinach
- 2–3 slices of cucumber
- 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger root
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats
- 1 cup of brewed herbal tea (cooled)
Instructions
- Brew the herbal tea first, and allow it to cool completely.
- Once the tea is cooled, add it to a blender with the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes, or until smooth.
- Drink the smoothie immediately.
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 18.5g
- Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 37.4g
- Fiber: 4.9g
- Protein: 2.9g
How This Smoothie Helps With Acid Reflux
This stomach soothing smoothie has not only been personally tested on me, but it also contains ingredients that are designed to help.
Whenever I have symptoms of acid reflux, I make this smoothie, and within an hour, I feel so much better.
Here is an overview of how this smoothie helps soothe acid reflux:
- Alkalizing Effect: The smoothie has alkalizing properties, which can help neutralize stomach acid, reducing reflux symptoms. (Source)
- Natural Antacid Properties: Bananas serve as a natural antacid, soothing the stomach lining and mitigating the discomfort associated with acid reflux. (Source)
- Anti-Inflammatory: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation in the esophagus and stomach, potentially easing the symptoms of acid reflux. (Source)
- Hydration: The high water content from cucumber and the herbal tea base helps dilute and weaken stomach acid, reducing acid reflux episodes.
- Soothing Properties: Herbal tea, especially when caffeine-free, has a soothing effect on the gastrointestinal tract, decreasing the acid reflux symptoms.
If you find that this smoothie helps you with GERD, I recommend that you also try my anti-nausea smoothie and my smoothie when you have diarrhea!
Smoothie Variations & Recipe Notes
If some of the ingredients are not to your liking, there are some swaps you can make.
These consist of:
- No Banana: Swap the banana for melon, preferably frozen. If you don’t have frozen melon, fresh is fine, but you will need to reduce the herbal tea to 1/2 cup.
- The Base: Instead of herbal tea, you can use low-fat dairy milk. Milk has soothing effects. But do note that if you are dairy-free, this option won’t be suitable.
- The Oats: You can substitute the oats for chia seeds, or a handful of nuts.
- The Ginger: If you don’t have ginger, use 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
The Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
The good news about the equipment for this recipe is the fact that you can make this smoothie using a low-speed cheap blender if that’s all you have at home.
The higher the speed of the blender, the better, of course, but the smoothie came out just fine with my lower-speed blenders.
Smoothie FAQs:
Can I Drink This Smoothie If I'm On Acid Reflux Medication?
Yes, this smoothie is generally safe to consume while on acid reflux medication from personal experience, but it's always best to consult with your healthcare provider to ensure it fits within your treatment plan.
Is This Smoothie Safe For Pregnant Women Experiencing Acid Reflux?
Yes, the ingredients are generally safe for pregnant women, but I still advise you to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it aligns with individual dietary needs and restrictions during pregnancy.
Will This Smoothie Help With Immediate Relief Of Acid Reflux Symptoms?
From personal experience, the smoothie relieves my symptoms within an hour if I have just eaten a big meal. If I haven't eaten a big meal, I have seen improvement in under 30 minutes.