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Fight The Bloat With (And Without) These Foods

6/15/2015

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By Dominic Zumbrun
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Bloating is an uncomfortable, frustrating situation that happens even to the best of us. With bikini season in full swing, you don’t want to deal with this issue if at all possible. Most of the time, bloating is the result of eating too many hard-to-digest foods, and not enough bloat-reducing foods. Keep reading to learn what to eat and what to avoid in order to fight that bloat.

Foods That Reduce Bloating

Contrary to popular belief, water is the best thing you can take in if you’re experiencing bloating. Bloating is your body’s way of 
holding on to water to avoid dehydration, so making sure you’re well-hydrated is an easy way to reduce your puffy belly. Because of this, consuming plenty of water, as well as foods that contain plenty of water, helps prevent bloating. Here are some examples of things you should add to your diet to avoid bloating:

  • Water with lemon

  • Celery

  • Watermelon

  • Cucumber

  • Parsley

  • Summer squash

In addition to the water-containing items mentioned above, there are a few other foods you can eat that will help reduce bloating. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Rosemary - This treats intestinal gas and is good for digestion in general.

  • Turmeric - Fights pain and inflammation, also eases upset stomach.

Foods That Cause Bloating

Even if you eat all the good-for-your-belly foods we’ve mentioned here, you may still experience bloating if you’re consuming certain other foods that are difficult for your body to digest. While some of the bloat-inducing foods listed below are crucial to a healthy diet, it’s wise to limit them if you experience bloating on a regular basis.

  • Brussel sprouts

  • Cabbage

  • Cauliflower

  • Prunes

  • Artificial sweeteners

  • Whole grains

  • Dairy products

  • Carrots

  • Apricots

  • Fructose

  • Fatty foods

Fructose and artificial sweeteners have many additional health risks aside from bloating, so try to avoid them whenever possible. The others on this list, however, are actually good for you. It’s not necessary to eliminate them completely; simply be mindful of how much of them you’re consuming.

Choosing bloat-reducing foods and avoiding – or limiting – those foods that cause bloating is a simple way to get rid of that puffy belly. To further ease your symptoms, get plenty of exercise, which keeps the fluids in your body moving freely, and aides in digestion. At Downtown Athletic Club in Amarillo, we can help you get in shape and keep bloating at bay. To learn more, reach out to us today.

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