Yep, even dietitians get bloated!
Here’s what they eat and drink when they want to feel less puffy.
Simply put,bloating refers to a sense of fullness in the upper abdomen.
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This can be resulting from gas or food accumulation in the stomach.
Bloating can feel uncomfortable or even painful.
Luckily, there are a few foods that may be able to relieve some of this discomfort.
Here are six things that dietitians eat when they want to debloat.
What to Eat or Drink for Bloating
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Try thisApple Cider Vinegar Tonicthat’s made with green tea for a quick and easy debloating drink.
Lemons
Lemons are a natural diuretic and can even serve as a gentle laxative.
Su-Nui Escobar, D.C.N., RDN says, “Lemons themselves may not be the cure to bloating.
However, adding them to water can help you increase your fluid intake.
[This] can reduce constipation and gas, both causes of bloating.”
Bhattarai says, “Each tablespoon of dried fennel seeds has about2 grams of fiber.”
This can help with bloating."
Celery
Celerycan be used in a variety of recipes, from soup tosaladtocelery juice.
Diuretics can help push out excess fluid and salt from your body."
Spinach
Spinach is one of the most commonly consumed green vegetables.
Just 1 cup of cooked spinach provides 39% of the recommended daily intake for magnesium.
Magnesium is essential because it helps to activate enzymes that aid in digestion and help to maintain bowel regularity.
A cup of spinach also packs24% of your daily potassium needs.
Escobar says, “Potassium can help decrease bloating from water retention because of excess sodium.”
OurOne-Pot Garlicky Shrimp and SpinachorSimple Sauteed Spinachare perfect for nights when you’re feeling like a full balloon.
