5 SURE Ways to Debloat

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Your gut is your second brain. Sluggish bowel and poor gut health are often the main reasons why you feel bloated. This can be due to constipation, fluid retention, indigestion, allergy, poor diet, stress, lack of sleep or certain digestive disorders. It’s an excessive build up of gas, solid and liquids in the digestive system. 

How you start your morning can have a major impact on how your digestive system functions for the day too. Here are 5 sure ways you can adopt in your daily morning routine and lifestyle to debloat! But of course, if you feel you have severe bloating issues, please consult your doctor. 

#1 HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST MINDFULLY 

Although breakfast is king, don’t hurry into having one. After all, a hurried morning means a hurried breakfast and eating too fast can contribute to a bad gut health. When you are having your breakfast, take time to savour every bite and consume it mindfully. 

#2 DRINK WATER ONCE YOU WAKE UP AND CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

Rehydrate your body quickly after an all-night fast. This can fire-up your metabolism, improve digestion, reduce bloating and curb your appetite, cutting down on your calorie intake. Try keeping a bottle of water next to you. So that when you wake up, you can reach out for it and drink up! It helps to flush out toxins too! Your body often stores water so as not to get dehydrated, but if you’re consistently drinking, that gives it permission to flush out some of its stores. 

#3 GET UP AND GET MOVING. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE INTENSE!

10-15 minutes of low impact, low intensity workout can help to stimulate your digestion and speed up your bowel transit. We are activating our body system when we work out and you will feel instantly energized for the rest of the day. Take a walk around your neighbourhood and listen to a motivational podcast while you are it even!

#4 GO GREEN ON GREEN TEA

Lots of scientific research has been done on this superfood. It improves metabolism, aids digestion and eliminates the build-up of gas in the intestines which helps you debloat! It also helps to reduce fluid retention and eliminates excess water. You will love this next fact : It also reduces body fat especially around the abdominal area! So drink up but everything in moderation, please!

#5 EAT A WELL BALANCED DIET

 Avoid food that causes inflammation. Stock up on fruits like blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, and oranges, which have less sugar content. They also happen to be packed with water, which can help with reducing bloat. Aim for veggies that have high water content, like cucumber and zucchini.