By Julia & Jenessa AndersonAs many of you know, swimsuit season is right around the corner! There is no need to fret ladies because we have some great tips to help you “beat the bloat”. Here is a list of the best things you can do to flatten your tummy. Eat Pineapple! Pineapple? Yes, Pineapple! Eating this delicious fruit has been proven to decrease bloating. This is because of a magical enzyme within the fruit called bromelain. Bromelain eases digestion and helps break down proteins, therefore leading to a flatter stomach. Don’t go crazy with the pineapple though, too much of anything isn’t necessarily good for you! Fiber it Up! Eat foods higher in fiber to move food through your system more quickly allowing yourself to “de-bloat”. Personally, we are obsessed with apples and have one every morning. It’s a quick and tasty way we get more fiber in our diets. Other foods with good fiber content are avocados, whole grains, black beans, brown rice, pears, and oatmeal. There are many others as well these are just our favorite sources. Say No to Extra Sodium! Extra added sodium causes your entire body to retain water. So it is best to try not dousing your food in salt and sticking to lower sodium foods. Some foods you may want to limit or steer clear of are cottage cheese, canned veggies, certain dressings/sauces, high sodium soups, bacon, soy sauce, hot dogs, and chips! The main thing is reading the nutritional content on food items to really be aware of what is going into your body. Start Every Morning with some Lemon Water! Lemon helps in aiding digestion as well as reducing water retention. This is important when wanting to reduce bloating in the lower stomach region. We start our mornings with one full glass of lemon water on an empty stomach and it really works wonders! For added flavor try it with some cinnamon, honey, or ginger. Replace White Rice with Brown
I know all of our sushi lovers are having a mini panic attack right now but have no fear! White rice isn’t terrible for you however, if given the option of brown rice, CHOOSE IT! Brown rice is a complex carb, meaning it will digest through the body slower than white rice. By digesting slower, the brown rice won’t stick to your stomach, and it will keep you fuller longer.
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