10 Foods To Combat Bloating And Flatten Your Stomach

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Top Foods to Beat Bloating and Flatten Your Stomach

1. Papaya

Papaya is not only a delicious exotic fruit, it also helps to relieve bloating. The clever papaya, also referred to as the ‘fruit of the angels,’ by Christopher Columbus, contains many active compounds that combat belly bloating. One of the main reasons papaya can help flatten your tummy is because it contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme. It is worth noting that green unripe papaya (which is more available in Asian food stores), contains more papain than ripe papaya. So why not pop some papaya on top of your salad for a fruity kick? Your future flat stomach will thank you.

 

2. Pineapple

Pineapples have long been used to treat digestive disorders, such as bloating. There is a clever little enzyme in pineapples, known as bromelain. It is thought to aid digestion by breaking down proteins in the stomach which can help to relieve abdominal bloating. If you don’t like pineapple, then you can always take bromelain in concentrated tablet form. But before taking any supplements, make sure you to talk to your doctor and check the label for the recommended dosage and for possible side-effects. 

 

3. Avocado

This superfood, avocado, is here to rescue your tummy. Avocado contains the digestive enzyme lipase, which breaks down fat and gets food out of your digestive tract to prevent gas and bloating. It’s high potassium content also helps you eliminate water. There are many ways to reap the benefits of this fabulous fruit. Why not slice it up on toast with a sprinkle of salt and pepper on top, whiz it up into smoothie or it enjoy as part of a fruit salad.

 

4. Ginger

Ginger is an effective carminative, (a carminative is a fancy word for a herb that helps to soothe the digestive tract and relieve gas). Ginger medicinal benefits also include thinning of the blood and improving circulation, which helps to relieve bloating. Ginger can also provide effective pain relief which makes ginger useful for easing abdominal pain that is often associated with bloating. To get the best out of ginger, why not make a fresh ginger tea? Alternatively, ginger is a great ingredient to add to dishes for a zesty kick.

 

5. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Apple cider vinegar may not smell particularly inviting, but once you know that it is a hero for curing bloating, you may be more inclined to hold your nose and sip on the stuff. Just make sure you buy a good quality bottle of organic, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and unprocessed ACV. The refined stuff isn’t going to cut it. Look out for the stringy, filmy material floating in the bottle – this material, called the mother, is good bacteria that creates the vinegar. But before you go downing a bottle neat, it is worth knowing that the best way to consume apple cider vinegar is to dilute it with water (1 tablespoon with a glass of water), and drink it before a meal, to reduce bloating afterwards.

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6. Yogurt (probiotic-rich foods)

 

Probiotics are strains of bacteria that regulate your body’s digestive system. The good news is that yogurt contains probiotics and eating the stuff on a daily basis has been shown to ease bloating by up to 78 percent, according to a study from the University Hospital of Southampton. Look out for yogurts with the label “contains live and active cultures,” as they are full of bacteria that will improve your digestion. If you want to get rid of bloating – eat yogurt!

 

7. Oats (fiber-rich foods)

Fiber-rich food such as oats relive bloating bloating and constipation by bulking up stool. This makes bowel movements easier to pass and then there is less chance of gas build up in the digestive system. However, go easy on the fiber at first. If you eat too much, it could backfire and you may end up producing too much gas and then it’s hello, big, bloated belly. So introduce fiber into your diet slowly and incorporate it into a balanced diet.

 

8. Bananas (potassium rich foods)

Bananas are a nifty fruit. The potassium inside them actually helps to ease bloating caused by salty food. You see, salt draws fluid into the cells, and potassium draws the water molecules out of the cells. When you choose a banana to snack on, just be sure to pick a ripe one, as the unripe ones contain resistant starch which can produce wind and cause bloating.

 

9. Water with Lemon

A lot of people are put off drinking water when they feel bloated as they believe it will add to the problem. However, when you are experiencing water retention, your body is holding on to that fluid so that you don’t dehydrate. Therefore, it is actually a good idea to drink water to push the fluid out. Lemons are a very healthy addition to water and aid a large number of digestive problems including helping the bowel to dispose waste, cleanse the liver and prevent constipation.

 

10. Watermelon

The clues are in the name with this one. As watermelon is a water-dense food, (containing 92% water), this fruit, along with other delicious melons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew, are natural diuretics, which cause you to pee out excess water and salt. Melons also contain potassium, which as we learnt earlier, help to get rid of sodium.

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