Pages

Saturday 8 December 2012

It's holiday season, want to look fab? BEAT THE BELLY BLOAT!

It's the holiday season , and we all want to look our best, However a bloated tummy can definitely leave us feeling unattractive and wanting to stay home!



BEAT THE BELLY BLOAT!!!


If your stomach or tummy often feels bloated, it could be due to:
excess wind
constipation
swallowing air (from talking while eating etc)
food intolerance
irritable bowel syndrome
Try some of these tips, refering to bloating, not belly fat!

Raw foods -Steam your vegetables. If you eat them raw, they occupy more room in your intestines, which causes bloating. Eat only cooked vegetables and smaller portions of unsweetened dried fruit

 


Try probiotics -
Sometimes bloating can be caused by an imbalance of the bacteria in your intestines, probiotics supplements contain “good bacteria” that can promote regularity and minimize bloating.

Gassy foods –
If you’re not used to eating certain high fiber and gassy foods, they can cause bloating; your body could possibly adapt after eating them regularly. Gassy foods include: Beans, onions, cabbage, sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, pepper, legumes and citrus fruits. Make sure you still eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
 

Spicy foods -Don’t completely avoid these foods, just cut back if you want to decrease bloating for an occasion or an event. Spicy foods can stimulate the release of stomach acid, which could cause irritation in your stomach, which can lead to bloating. These include: Chili powder, hot sauces, onion, garlic, mustard, black pepper, horseradish, vinegar, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and nutmeg.

Drink more water –Drinking lots of water will cause you to excrete more water, which in turn, reduces water retention. Drink around 2 liters a day.



Constipation -Everyone knows that constipation causes bloating. Ensure you exercise; even a 20-30 minute power walk four times a week can improve your bowel function. Eat a high fiber diet and drink plenty of fluids to prevent constipation.

Salt -Avoid adding extra salt, salt-based seasonings, and stay away from processed/packaged foods because they are extremely high in sodium. Sodium leads to water retention, which contributes to a feeling slugglish, a puffy appearance, and extra water weight; as well as contributing to medical conditions, such as high blood pressure.

Carbohydrates -Your muscles store excess carbohydrate as glycogen. Every gram of glycogen is stored with about 3 grams of water. But unless you’re running a marathon tomorrow, you don’t need all this extra fuel. If you decrease your carbohydrate intake temporarily, your body will resort to burning this stored glycogen for energy, which conveniently drains the associated excess stored water.

Smaller meals -Split your meals into 5-6 smaller ones and eat around every 2-3 hours. Eating a large portion until you are full will make your belly appear bloated.

Chew your food -Thoroughly chew your food to felicitate digestion. Eating quickly will cause you to swallow air, which leads to bloating. Don’t talk and eat at the same time, sit down to eat (sitting upright and not slumped over), stop chewing gum and chew with your mouth closed so that you’re not taking in excess air.



Chewing gum -
when you chew gum, you swallow air which causes pressure, bloating, and belly expansion.

Do not use a straw -As it will cause you to inhale excess air, which will make your belly appear bloated.

Other things to avoid-Dairy - Check for lactose intolerance.
Carbonated drinks - Where do you think those bubbles go?
Alcohol and fried foods.
Artificial sweeteners - Sugar alcohols cause gas.
Gluten - If you have gluten intolerance.




Try these-
Exercise - Helps to keep food moving though your digestive system.
Peppermint tea - Can help reduce gas.
Dandelion tea/supplements - A diuretic, it can help get rid of excess fluid.
Bananas and avocados - Are rich in potassium. Potassium helps to flush out excess sodium from your system, which helps reduce water retention.
Asparagus - A diuretic, which helps flush out the excess water, it can also make you urine smell a bit, but don’t worry about that.
Herbs that help to soothe the digestive tract and relieve gas are known as carminatives. Ginger is a particularly effective carminative, helping to alleviate gas, bloating and cramps

If your bloating problem persists, consult your doctor, they can rule out other underlying medical conditions such as, irritable bowl syndrome or food intolerance.


21 comments:

  1. Hi! I've been reading your web site for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Lubbock Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the fantastic work!

    Check out my website: flat stomach exercises

    ReplyDelete
  2. It's really a nice and useful piece of information. I'm glad that you just shared this useful information with us.
    Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you
    for sharing.

    Stop by my homepage - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MohyYgkbfvg

    ReplyDelete
  3. My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was totally
    right. This post truly made my day. You cann't imagine just how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

    My blog :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5jSKDxWpgs

    ReplyDelete
  4. Excellent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site, how could i subscribe
    for a weblog web site? The account aided me a applicable deal.
    I have been tiny bit familiar of this your broadcast offered
    brilliant clear idea

    Feel free to surf to my blog - fastest way to make money online

    ReplyDelete
  5. Outstanding quest there. What occurred after? Thanks!



    Take a look at my blog post; how can i make fast money online

    ReplyDelete
  6. It is actually a nice and useful piece of information.
    I am happy that you just shared this helpful information with us.
    Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

    Here is my website - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXtl0T5hsM4

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hi, Neat post. There is an issue together with your web site in internet explorer,
    would test this? IE still is the marketplace leader and a big
    component of other folks will miss your fantastic writing because of this problem.


    My web page :: how to make money online fast

    ReplyDelete
  8. First off I want to say superb blog! I had
    a quick question which I'd like to ask if you don't mind.
    I was interested to find out how you center yourself
    and clear your mind before writing. I've had difficulty clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out. I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any recommendations or tips? Appreciate it!

    Look at my site - how to make money easy online

    ReplyDelete
  9. Hello mates, how is the whole thing, and what you wish for to say on the topic of this post, in
    my view its actually amazing in support of me.


    my webpage :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4jnMWUY2pY

    ReplyDelete
  10. I need to to thank you for this fantastic read!! I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it.
    I have you bookmarked to look at new stuff you post…

    Also visit my web site; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lev2vVUl6k4

    ReplyDelete
  11. I think this is among the most important info for me. And i
    am glad reading your article. But want to remark on few general
    things, The web site style is great, the articles is really excellent :
    D. Good job, cheers

    Also visit my web blog; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqrwNTZCNGY

    ReplyDelete
  12. Remarkable! Its genuinely remarkable paragraph, I have got much clear
    idea on the topic of from this article.

    Feel free to surf to my website: best work from home jobs for moms

    ReplyDelete


  13. Feel free to visit my site - coupon codes (pinterest.com)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Howеver, therе aге many quеstіοns thbat we
    run into on a rеgular basis fгom ouг custοmеrs, and in an
    effort to еԁucаtе them on thе answers quickly and effiсіеntly, wе would like too answеr those
    questions herе. ӏn еагlier centurіes, houses were madе
    out of stones or timbeгs, mud and other materials.
    - Working rain utters and dгаins: The гain gutters,drains
    and spouts leadіng off the rоof shοuld
    bе well maintained, too.

    Have a loоκ at my homepage - Roofing Repair North Bergen NJ

    ReplyDelete
  15. It provides solutions to human resource management
    through its technologically advanced international testing models like ETS models.
    Institute of Banking Personnel works on international testing models like ETS.
    The maximum number of candidates applies for Bank PO job
    and bank clerical job. Probationary Officers performs different
    managerial tasks in any bank and graduation is compulsory to apply for these jobs.
    This will recruit all those candidates who have passed the exam.


    My blog post :: IBPS (youtube.com)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Good replies in return of this question with genuine arguments and explaining everything concerning that.



    Feel free to visit my site :: jackpot 6000

    ReplyDelete
  17. Βut the mоst intеreѕting thing iѕ that аpaгt from the MRPοf reсharge coupon уou ԁоn.
    Checking youг aρplіanceѕ iѕ usually the
    first ѕtep when аttеmptіng tо loсаte аn еlеctгical shoгt.
    Those wiѕhіng tо соmplain about thіs
    outrage shοuld cοntаct thе following agencieѕ:.


    Also visіt my ωebρаge :: stay with me ()

    ReplyDelete
  18. Usually I do not read post on blogs, but I wish to
    say that this write-up very pressured me to check out
    and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me.
    Thank you, quite great post.

    Feel free to visit my web blog Rosetta Mclane

    ReplyDelete
  19. Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates.

    I've been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe
    you would have some experience with something like this.
    Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy
    reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.


    My blog; eugene wine tours

    ReplyDelete
  20. This therefore is known as a 'feed day' which lasts for 24 5:2
    metoden hours and involves eating whatever
    you want. 5 I ate a lot of times, it's less problematic than these
    other so called healthy foods.

    Visit my web-site: casino bonus uten innskudd

    ReplyDelete

please let me know what you think