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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Everyone faces bloating or heavy feelings nowadays; let's explore some practical strategies to help you debloat in 24 Hours.
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Drinking water aids digestion and reduces bloating, so get on your daily water goal of 2.5 to 3 ltr and let's smash it.
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No matter how tasty and soulful they sound in this scorching heat of summer, they introduce excess gas into the digestive system, causing bloating and digestive issues.
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High sodium intake is often associated with water retention, so keep a check on your salt intake and the hidden sodium in pickles, chips, nankeens, etc., that we gulp down without even a thought.
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Potassium is well known for balancing out sodium levels, so foods like bananas and avocados help regulate sodium levels.
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Movement, in any case, helps with digestive issues like bloating and heaviness, so you can opt for walking, as it stimulates digestion.
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If nothing from the above helps, take help from herbal teas like peppermint, ginger or fennel teas that help soothe the gut.
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Though this seems surprising, chewing gum often traps excess air that can lead to bloating.
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Eat slowly, be mindful of your portion size, chew with your mouth closed and reduce the amount of air you swallow.
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Incorporate these habits for quick relief from bloating, be consistent and see your body transform.
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