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When you’re feeling uncomfortably full, turn to these foods and drinks to help relieve bloating.
Here, experts explain the best foods to reduce bloating, including lemon water, celery, and more.
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Retaining water is actually your body’s way of holding on to fluid so you don’t dehydrate.
When it comes to eating vegetables in general, lean toward cooked over raw.
(That’s probably because it’s 92 percent water.)
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It also has a natural diuretic propertyand is a great source of potassium, according to Grotto.
“The balance between sodium and potassium is important when it comes to controlling bloat,” he says.
To make DIY spa water, try mixing lemon, cucumber, watermelon, and rosemary.
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Lentils, with their high amount of fiber, are a good choice for aiding with digestion.
Plus,beansare naturally high in both estrogen and protein.
This makes them excellent for relieving period-induced bloat, adds Newgent.
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The nature of the active culturelactobacillus acidophilusfound inyogurt can improve symptoms of bloating.
Stir in some melons or bananas to help further relieve your bloating discomfort.
Even just a 1/2 teaspoon of freshly chopped ginger should help reduce bloating, says Mashru.
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Then, chop the spears into one-inch pieces and pile them onto your salad or into your grain bowl.
The stem and core of the fruit have a higher concentration of the enzyme than the outer bites.
Tohelp reduce bloating all day, keep these guidelines in mind, recommended by Grotto and Newgent:
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