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That feeling when your jeans just don’t fit like they did last week—women know it well. Being more prone to bloating than men, women are likely to experience several of these days each month around the time Mother Nature arrives for her monthly visit. Although bloating is normal, the feeling is still unpleasant. Thankfully, there are some easy at-home remedies for reducing bloating. EatCertain types of foods have been shown to reduce bloating by flushing out excess water, aiding digestion, and helping to reduce water retention. Try eating these types of foods to beat the bloat: Fiber will help bloating in cases where poor digestion is to blame. The reason for this is that too little fiber can cause constipation, which leads to bloating. Eating too much fiber too quickly can have the opposite effect, however, and actually cause you to become bloated and gassy.
Prebiotics & probiotics elevate levels of good bacteria in the gut, which aids digestion.
Diuretic foods get rid of unwanted fluids in the body by increasing urine production.
Magnesium relieves bloating caused by constipation or indigestion through neutralizing stomach acid and relaxing the muscles in the walls of the intestines.
Potassium helps the kidneys get rid of excess sodium, reducing bloating.
Anti-inflammatory foods reduce bloat by decreasing inflammation in the digestive system caused by toxins like sugar, processed grains and meats, artificial food additives, and alcohol. Fortunately, there are many types of foods that fight inflammation.
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If you’re experiencing frequent or chronic bloating, it may be due to an underlying inflammatory issue or food intolerance. Consult with your doctor to learn what might be causing your bloating. If you’re looking for new primary care doctor or don’t have one yet, use the MyHealthKC Find A Doctor tool to match with a physician in your area. How do you flush out bloating?So what would we recommend to toss that bloated, heavy, blah feeling to the curb? A REAL food cleanse. Try eating only unrefined foods for a week. That means instead of bread, pasta, and breakfast cereal, choose whole grains like quinoa, cracked wheat, buckwheat, millet, oats, or wheat berries.
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