If drinking coffee causes you digestive upset, you may want to neutralize the acid in your morning cup of java.

By simply adding just a pinch of baking soda to your coffee you could neutralize the acid to avoid stomach upset and help counteract acid reflux.

Baking soda is naturally produced by the body to help regulate pH levels. The body creates it to maintain the correct pH of the bloodstream, neutralize stomach acids, and transport carbon dioxide.

Taking a pinch in your coffee or tea will neutralize the acid and not harm you.

According to Harvard Health, coffee drinking is associated with a lower risk of depression among women, a lower risk of fatal prostate cancer among men and a lower risk of stroke among both men and women.

It has also been shown to boost energy, brain health and metabolism and drinking coffee may be linked to a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Metabolic syndrome, Chronic kidney disease. Liver cancer and Liver disease, Gallstones and Kidney stones.

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of stroke in some studies. And coffee may help protect against cancers of the mouth, throat and digestive system.

Rather than giving up your favorite morning beverage, add a pinch of baking soda and enjoy the benefits of drinking coffee!