Besides making mandazis
You will never miss a packet of baking soda in every kitchen which is mostly preserved for baking purposes. Instead of letting it lie in some corner uselessly, you can use your baking powder for many more things than you ever thought.
Here are some of the health benefits of baking soda besides baking:
1. Antacid
Sodium Bicarbonate is alkaline in nature and is thus effective for relieving indigestion problems, heart burn and ulcers pain. Drinking a solution of water and baking soda immediately neutralizes the acidity in the stomach.
2. UTI
One of the reasons why people get urinary tract infections is due to increased acidity in their private parts. Since baking soda is an alkaline, it aids in stabilizing the PH levels thus alleviating unnecessary bacteria.
3. Skin infections
Baking soda has anti-bacterial properties that aid in fighting pimples, acnes among other dermatological problems.
4. Oral health
Baking soda can be used as a tooth paste alternative as it is capable of not only fighting bacteria in your mouth but also whitening your teeth. You can also dilute it with water and use it as mouth wash which leaves your mouth fresh and clean.
5. Eases muscle pain
After rigorous exercise, the body produces lactic acid which accumulates in muscles and joints causing pain. Drinking baking soda helps in reducing the pain by reducing the acidity levels and help you exercise more.