This is the Battle of the Bulge – Temporary Edition !
Quite simply, an abdomen bulge outbreak that appears every now and then, preventing you from slipping into your favourite outfit.
And Yes, all thanks to our changing lifestyle with unhealthy food choices to add to it.
We’re back in the help and rescue mode with our list of tips and tricks to help avoid that unnecessary bloat ! Literally dropping those inches in a jiffy..
Morning Magic
Mornings are the best time to replenish and rejuvenate your body from all the nutrient loss; detoxify and prepare for the day ! A cup of warm water with a spoon of honey and lemon can prevent bloating and also aids digestion and weight loss. There are also many supplement options you can look into to help with bloating and related issues such as constipation. Maybe give ‘morning complete reviews‘ a google or something similar to find a product perfect for you!
Avoid Swallowing Air
- Stop chewing on gum and hard candies
- Chew your food thoroughly and stop talking while eating
- Avoid varying temperature changes by drinking hot and cold beverages simultaneously.
- Quit smoking
Conscious Eating
Sprouted beans and seeds are always a good source of fibre and energy. But only when you know the right technique. Always try soaking beans a night before and replace the water 10 mins before cooking. This will help reduce the natural sugar level from the beans, hence preventing gas and bloating.
A Banana a day Can Keep Belly Bloat Away
The easiest escape is a banana every day. This potassium packed fruit will help regulate fluid balance and flatten your potbelly bloat.
Dark Chocolate to the Rescue
This is the tastiest way to flatten your abdomen. But the catch is to have a chocolate that has a cocoa content of 70% or above. Cocoa helps your digestive juices to releases anti-inflammatory compounds flattening the belly.
Teeny-Tiny Meals
It’s not always a good idea to be on an empty stomach till your next big meal. Even if you are not hungry, try snacking on some fruits, nuts or salads in-between meals thus preventing gas formation. Or, if you’re not ready for a full meal, try having a glass of water mixed with a meal supplement such as Primal Plants. This can help prevent gas formation and give your stomach a boost thanks to the high nutritional content of the supplement itself.
Coffee, Alcohol and Cola – a big NO NO !!
Although we might like our staple beverages very much they are the considered the worst enemies when you are attempting to shrink your belly. Drinks with high sugar and caffeine levels tend to dehydrate and increase your calories intake. Moreover, alcohol damages your digestive track and slows the digestion process besides harming your liver and central nervous system.
*A glass of water for every glass of alcohol however can manage the mess a bit if at all you can’t avoid it.
While all these will definitely help you handle bloating. Regular exercise and staying hydrated is of paramount importance.
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