Let's Scroll : Beat Bloating

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How's your day? I wish you have a very good day out there.

Bloating? Have you ever experience bloating? I believe and sure it happened to you. As it is for me, I always have it and seriously it makes me uncomfortable and in pain! Anyway, let's scroll what exactly is bloating and how to reduce bloating. Come scroll down...

So, what is bloating? Bloating is any abnormal general swelling in the abdominal area. You will feel your abdomen tight and full, which then lead to the abdominal pain.

But, don't worry, there are plenty of ways to reduce it and let's scroll down and explore some of it!

Again, but.. Do you know what causes bloating? Well, here are top causes of bloating.

Overeating
Eat too fast
Bad diet
Carbonated beverages
Eating rich and fatty food
Whole grains
Fruits & vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, prunes, apricots.
Dairy products
Sodium

So, let's beat bloating now! J

Smaller portions should ease the pain. Use a small plate instead of the big one can trick your brain, which your brain think you already eating a plate full of food.

Try to eat slowly. Basically, satiety signals can take up to 20 minutes to reach the brain and dampen appetite. After all, it can prevent overeating.

Avoid carbonated beverages as it can cause gas to get trapped in your belly. Instead, drink green tea and water more often. At least, 8 glasses of water per day. After all, drink water gives plenty of benefits to your body such as it streams more oxygen to your brain. As for green tea, a lot of people talking about its benefits. Benefits of green tea? Will be on next post. Stay tuned... J

I believe you know that fat takes longer to digest than protein or carbohydrates. So, limit fats in your daily meal.

Pergghhh! It looks delicious! >.<

Avoid eating too much refined carbs. Instead, try brown rice and poor wheat grains.

Fruits & vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, prunes, apricots actually can cause that gassy feeling. But, That doesn't mean you should give up on these super-nutritious, high-fiber vegetables. Adjust the amount taken until your body accept the appropriate compounds.

Instead of dairy, try yogurts that contain probiotics (good bacteria), which can reduce bloating.

Sodium appears in processed foods such as canned and frozen foods. Usually, highly processed foods tend to be high in sodium and low in fiber, which both can cause bloating. Make it a habit reading food labels. Shoot for no more than 500 mg of sodium per serving in any product - or a total of 1,500 to 2,300 mg of sodium per day. Look for labels that say sodium free, low sodium, or very low sodium.

Drink peppermint tea as it can relaxes your muscles. After all, it is one of the anti-bloating drinks. Eat ginger, pineapple and parsley because they also the anti-bloating foods.

Try lemon water. If you love to have it with sweet taste. Avoid refined sugar, instead try honey or agave nectar, which has the natural sweet taste. After all, honey good for your skin and brain!