There’s nothing that makes me feel blah and unsexy like feeling bloated. Seriously, who likes to have trouble buttoning their pants, feel swollen and having gas? Bloating can happen for many reasons, but many of them are linked to what we eat. To avoid bloating can be a real challenge, especially during the Holidays. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent feeling puffy and gassy. Here’s my best tricks to avoid bloating. How to avoid bloatingKeep things moving: constipation is one major enemy when it comes to bloating. To fight constipation, eat plenty of fiber-rich foods, drink lots of water, and treat yourself with many fruits and vegetables. Expose hidden food allergies: Many people suffers from some form of food allergies or intolerances without knowing it. Those silent allergies can create contribute to many health conditions including water retention. The most common silent allergens are wheat and gluten, dairy products, eggs, soy, beans and nuts. Keeping a food log for a few weeks can be a good way to spot hidden allergies. Eat slowly: Faster you eat, better are the chances you’ll absorb air in your stomach. When you swallow air, it first get stuck in your belly, making your bloat, before finding a (noisy) way out. So take the time to chew! Carefully chewing will also help your digestion. Avoid carbonated drinks and chewing gum: Carbonated drinks like sodas and fizzy drinks and carbonated water can contribute to bloating by making you swallow air and C02. The same thing goes for chewing gum. So to keep your breath fresh, try chewing a few sprigs of fresh mint instead. Limit your sodium intake: This is a big one when it comes to bloating. Too much salt in your diet can baldy increase water retention and cellulite. Too much salt in your diet can also lead to so many health problems. Eat anti-bloating foods: By helping your digestion, those foods are real anti-bloating foods. So next time you have troubles with your digestion and feel bloated, try eating some of these: peppermint, ginger, parsley or probiotics. Is there specific foods that makes you bloat? Have your own anti-bloating secrets? | ||||
