1. Slow It Down
We are so BUSY and tend to eat our meals WAY too fast. This only causes you to swallow too much air. Take your time, chew your food, enjoy your food and allow your body to digest your food. Food that is well chewed, with your mouth closed, is more easily digested and more easily utilized and passed through your body. The more digested your food = the less you bloat.
2. Avoid the Carbonated Drinks
Plain and simple…Bubbles = Bloat
3. Avoid Wheat
Actually it is the gluten that is is found in wheat (as well as rye, oats and barley) which makes up the majority of the Breads, Cereals, Cracker, etc. many of us eat a LOT of. Gluten is sticky substance with a consistency like glue. It’s difficult to digest and can have a disruptive effect on the digestive system, producing toxins, gas and bloating. Take a second look at the ingredients list of the wheat based foods you are eating.
Substitute with gluten free grains such as brown rice, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, spelt, rolled oats, Ezekiel breads are great too. Or better yet allow the majority of your meal to be fresh produce!
4. Drink More Water
Sure many flat tummy foods are high in fiber however this fiber can act like cement in your belly if you are not drinking enough water to help FLUSH it OUT! Make an effort to drink at about 64 oz a day. Easy to do when a bottle of water is about 17 oz. Just have one with each meal and/or snack.
Already Feeling a Bit Bloated?
You Can Get Relief!
Sip on some peppermint tea!
Peppermint relieves bloating by relaxing your digestive muscles – plus peppermint is refreshing, fights bad breath and satisfies a sweet tooth!
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