Exercise and a proper diet are key to getting that flat stomach you want. But if you have to quickly shrink your stomach and lose your belly bloat in time for a Friday date or holiday party, consider these 10 tips from your reliable compounding pharmacy near Santa Monica.
1. Brew A Cup Of Metabolism Tea
Improve your metabolism and digestion by starting your morning with a refreshing cup of steaming ginger tea.
2. Bathe With Epsom Salt
A relaxing bath is a great way to unwind; pull excess water from your body and deflate your body during your bath by adding two cups of Epsom salt.
3. A Banana A Day Keeps The Bloat Away
Bananas are a wonderful source of potassium which will regulate your fluid balance and flatten your belly.
4. Avoid Belly Bloating Vegetables
While vegetables provide crucial nutrients, some vegetables will contribute to belly bloat: button mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, white onions, artichokes, kale, and spinach.
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5. No Gum Allowed
The artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol and xylitol in many chewing gums cause bloat; plus, chewing gum causes you to swallow air that will bloat your tummy.
6. Pass On The Protein Bar
Many protein bars contain soy and protein derived from soybeans. Like other beans, soybeans contain oligosaccharides (sugar molecules) that the body can’t fully break down. These beans will cause gas and stomach bloating.
7. More Cilantro, Please
In numerous studies, research has found that cilantro’s blend of oils (linalool and geranyl acetate) relax digestive muscles and alleviate an “overactive” gut.
8. Load Up On The Dark Chocolate
Make sure your dark chocolate has a cacao content above 70 percent. Microbes in your gut will convert dark chocolate into anti-inflammatory compounds, perfect for losing belly bloat.
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9. Eat Slower
When you eat too quickly, you swallow excess air, leading to gas and bloat. Chew slowly with your mouth closed to prevent unnecessary bloat.
10. Skip The Alcohol And Have Lemon Water Instead
Contrary to popular belief, more water will not make your bloating worse. Your body retains water when you are dehydrated. Alcohol will dehydrate you, so pass on it. Conversely, squeeze lemon (a natural diuretic) in your water to aid your body’s digestive process.
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