Just a few tiny tweaks in your eating habits and you’ll find yourself feeling way less bloated and puffy at the end of the day!
In the morning
Drink hot water with lemon. It helps wake up your digestive system and prevents the buildup of toxins.
Avoid dairy. You’ll be surprised how often it’s nothing else but dairy products causing the discomfort in our bellies. Difficulties digesting this ingredient are way more common among adults than we think. So, if you want to feel better during the day, start strong and skip the
During the day
Snack on tropical fruits. Or opt for a pineapple and coconut smoothie (like the ones in these healthy detoxes)! Tropical fruits are rich in enzymes that are essential for rapid protein breakdown. Some types of meat and fish take up to two days to digest, so a little boost certainly won’t hurt!
Chew slowly. Every now and again, we’re all guilty of consuming our lunch far too quickly – after all, who likes to take too much time off work on a crazy day! But eating too quickly causes air to be trapped in your digestive system, basically turning you into a balloon. Chewing slower also helps to prevent overeating.
Avoid gums. Not only does constant chewing cause you to swallow more air, but many gums also contain sugar alcohol – one of the worst enemies of a flat belly
In the evening
Add
And asparagus! It encourages digestive health by stimulating the growth of good bacteria in your body. Nice bonus? It literally takes seconds to cook.
Avoid alcohol. Happy hour after a busy day might sound quite tempting but remember that wine and alcohol cocktails cause digestion issues and all that sugar in fruity drinks makes you feel sluggish as well. Here are a few more (very convincing) benefits of giving up alcohol. Why not opt for a delicious virgin cocktail instead?
Drink spiced tea before bed. Cinnamon and ginger help clear out your system, mint soothes your stomach and gut – the
Get enough sleep. Surprised? Sleep actually helps your metabolism, so make sure you sleep at least seven hours every night! Here are some amazing tips to help you sleep well.
