41 Foods To Beat Belly Bloat
posted in Recipes on 10/15/2015
1. Lemon water
• drinking water is a great way to flush out sodium, which causes bloating. The addition of lemon helps to aid digestion, making this a great bloat beating option
• drinking water is a great way to flush out sodium, which causes bloating. The addition of lemon helps to aid digestion, making this a great bloat beating option
2. Kiwi
• high in fiber, this fruit is the perfect way to get your bowels moving. Try adding kiwi into your morning smoothie
• high in fiber, this fruit is the perfect way to get your bowels moving. Try adding kiwi into your morning smoothie
3. Peppermint tea
•mint is a centuries old remedy for aiding digestion and tummy trouble. Sit back, relax and enjoy a mug of hot peppermint tea
•mint is a centuries old remedy for aiding digestion and tummy trouble. Sit back, relax and enjoy a mug of hot peppermint tea
4. Almonds
• packed with protein, almonds are a great snack. They keep you full so you won't over eat later. Because of the high calorie amount, you will want to limit the amount
• packed with protein, almonds are a great snack. They keep you full so you won't over eat later. Because of the high calorie amount, you will want to limit the amount
5. Turmeric
• turmeric is good for more than just spicing up your Indian food. It has anti inflammatory properties that are a great help with digestion
• turmeric is good for more than just spicing up your Indian food. It has anti inflammatory properties that are a great help with digestion
6. Asparagus
• filled with potassium, asparagus will help you to remove extra liquids from your body, making you less bloated. Eat then raw or cook them
• filled with potassium, asparagus will help you to remove extra liquids from your body, making you less bloated. Eat then raw or cook them
7. Cilantro
• start garnishing your food with cilantro! Cilantro is great for relaxing digestive muscles and has been proven to help those who suffer from IBS
• start garnishing your food with cilantro! Cilantro is great for relaxing digestive muscles and has been proven to help those who suffer from IBS
8. Artichokes
• artichokes have a serious amount of fiber, which is perfect for moving along your digestion!
• artichokes have a serious amount of fiber, which is perfect for moving along your digestion!
9. Lentils
• they contain protein, fiber, and complex carbs! All of those things together to help slim you down and beat bloat
• they contain protein, fiber, and complex carbs! All of those things together to help slim you down and beat bloat
10. Kefir
• middle eastern milk product, which tastes like a tangy drinkable yogurt. Studies show that this drink can help lactose related digestion symptoms
• middle eastern milk product, which tastes like a tangy drinkable yogurt. Studies show that this drink can help lactose related digestion symptoms
11. Ginger
• ginger is a powerful little ingredient that's been used to aid digestion for centuries. It helps to relax muscles and expel has in the body
• ginger is a powerful little ingredient that's been used to aid digestion for centuries. It helps to relax muscles and expel has in the body
12. Celery
• we all like celery as a snack because it's low-cal, but the fact that it's filled with water means it helps to flush out extra liquids in your body, meaning there's less boat!
• we all like celery as a snack because it's low-cal, but the fact that it's filled with water means it helps to flush out extra liquids in your body, meaning there's less boat!
13. Olive oil
• while it's not scientifically proven, small amounts of olive oil may lead to fat loss. It contains a helpful chemical called oleic acid, which helps to break down body fat
• while it's not scientifically proven, small amounts of olive oil may lead to fat loss. It contains a helpful chemical called oleic acid, which helps to break down body fat
14. Kimchi
• if your a fan of either Korean food or fermented food, you may have come across this before. It's filled with probiotics, which aid in the growth of digestive tract healing gut bacteria
• if your a fan of either Korean food or fermented food, you may have come across this before. It's filled with probiotics, which aid in the growth of digestive tract healing gut bacteria
15. Whole grain bread
• while processed white breads can lead to spikes in blood sugar, whole grains are a great source of fiber, which will stabilize your blood sugar and keep you full
• while processed white breads can lead to spikes in blood sugar, whole grains are a great source of fiber, which will stabilize your blood sugar and keep you full
16. Cucumber
• cucumbers are a great snack because they're low in calories. It's also a diuretic, meaning it flushes out your extra water
• cucumbers are a great snack because they're low in calories. It's also a diuretic, meaning it flushes out your extra water
17. Avocado
• you may have heard of the healthy fats in avocado, which are called monounsaturated fats
• you may have heard of the healthy fats in avocado, which are called monounsaturated fats
18. Honeydew melon
• if your feeling bloated, try snacking on a wedge of honeydew. It is great for removing water retention and has a high potassium level, which supplies electrolytes to the body!
• if your feeling bloated, try snacking on a wedge of honeydew. It is great for removing water retention and has a high potassium level, which supplies electrolytes to the body!
19. Bananas
• filled with fiber and potassium, bananas are the way to relieve water retention
• filled with fiber and potassium, bananas are the way to relieve water retention
20. Leafy greens
• greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce are all super low in calories but high in fiber, allowing you to ease water retention
• greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce are all super low in calories but high in fiber, allowing you to ease water retention
21. Eggplant
• high in water and low in sodium, this veggie is great for fighting belly bloat
• high in water and low in sodium, this veggie is great for fighting belly bloat
22. Oatmeal
• when choosing oats, go with steel cut, you'll get a fiber filled breakfast that keeps you full without making you bloat
• when choosing oats, go with steel cut, you'll get a fiber filled breakfast that keeps you full without making you bloat
23. Probiotic yogurt
• keep yourself prone to gas and bloating with probiotics! Probiotics are healthy bacteria that work with your gut to keep everything running smoothly
• keep yourself prone to gas and bloating with probiotics! Probiotics are healthy bacteria that work with your gut to keep everything running smoothly
24. Salmon
• fatty fish like salmon have omega 3 fatty acids. They are a type of fat that is structural, so it won't add belly fat instead help to keep you healthy
• fatty fish like salmon have omega 3 fatty acids. They are a type of fat that is structural, so it won't add belly fat instead help to keep you healthy
25. Apple
• an apple a day keeps the doctor and the bloat away! Why? Snacking on an apple gives you a tasty serving of fiber to keep your gut going
• an apple a day keeps the doctor and the bloat away! Why? Snacking on an apple gives you a tasty serving of fiber to keep your gut going
26. Tomatoes
• filled with potassium, this fruit will rid your system of belly bloating sodium. They are also known for helping to curb your appetite
• filled with potassium, this fruit will rid your system of belly bloating sodium. They are also known for helping to curb your appetite
27. Berries
• low cal and full of antioxidants, berries are a great snack if your feeling bloated. Eat them alone or add them to yogurt!
• low cal and full of antioxidants, berries are a great snack if your feeling bloated. Eat them alone or add them to yogurt!
28. Watermelon
• watermelon is true to its name. Why? It's filled with water. That means you can snack on as much watermelon as you want without any of the bloat
• watermelon is true to its name. Why? It's filled with water. That means you can snack on as much watermelon as you want without any of the bloat
29. Shrimp
• shrimp is packed with protein but not calories. That means you can eat until your full and stay full until your next meal
• shrimp is packed with protein but not calories. That means you can eat until your full and stay full until your next meal
30. Rosemary
• Rosemary is used for all sorts of remedies, from headaches to heartburn. It's also great for intestinal gas and aiding digestion
• Rosemary is used for all sorts of remedies, from headaches to heartburn. It's also great for intestinal gas and aiding digestion
31. Beans
• beans are rich in potassium and fiber, which are both great for slimming down that belly bloat!
• beans are rich in potassium and fiber, which are both great for slimming down that belly bloat!
32. Oranges
• another water filled food, oranges are made up of about 80% water. That will help to flush out excess fluids while you have a healthy snack
• another water filled food, oranges are made up of about 80% water. That will help to flush out excess fluids while you have a healthy snack
33. Bran cereal
• starting your day off with a Fibrous meal is a great way to ensure you won't go to work bloated! Pick out a cereal that isn't to sugary, however!
• starting your day off with a Fibrous meal is a great way to ensure you won't go to work bloated! Pick out a cereal that isn't to sugary, however!
34. Grapefruit
• like an orange, grapefruit is made up of a significant amount of water, helping you beat bloat. They also have fat burning enzymes to keep you trim
• like an orange, grapefruit is made up of a significant amount of water, helping you beat bloat. They also have fat burning enzymes to keep you trim
35. Broth based soup
• a soup that is broth based has a lot of water and can still be filling, making it a great lunch for beating bloat. Just be sure it's broth based, not chowder, purée, or cream based soups
• a soup that is broth based has a lot of water and can still be filling, making it a great lunch for beating bloat. Just be sure it's broth based, not chowder, purée, or cream based soups
36. Chili peppers
• spice up a meal to beat the bloat! Chili peppers are great for reducing risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Plus, the capsaicin in chili peppers increases your metabolism and reduces food cravings
• spice up a meal to beat the bloat! Chili peppers are great for reducing risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Plus, the capsaicin in chili peppers increases your metabolism and reduces food cravings
37. Pineapple
• this fresh fruit is another water based snack that's great for avoiding bloat! It also has an enzyme called bromelain that breaks down proteins, helps stomach problems and aids digestion
• this fresh fruit is another water based snack that's great for avoiding bloat! It also has an enzyme called bromelain that breaks down proteins, helps stomach problems and aids digestion
38. Papaya
• there's a protein in papaya called papain that helps you digest food better and it has anti inflammatory, meaning less bloating
• there's a protein in papaya called papain that helps you digest food better and it has anti inflammatory, meaning less bloating
39. Fennel seeds
• these are a digestive tract savior! They relax your system, allowing for more gas to pass through and avoid the bloat. Use fennel in breads, meats, tea or chew on them directly
• these are a digestive tract savior! They relax your system, allowing for more gas to pass through and avoid the bloat. Use fennel in breads, meats, tea or chew on them directly
40. Chamomile tea
• this is a relaxing tea that can soothe an upset stomach. It also will help your GI system to pass gas easier, relieving you of bloating
• this is a relaxing tea that can soothe an upset stomach. It also will help your GI system to pass gas easier, relieving you of bloating
41. Rice
• rice gets fully digested in the small intestine. That makes it a great substitute for starches like corn and potatoes
• rice gets fully digested in the small intestine. That makes it a great substitute for starches like corn and potatoes
