Mumbai: A bloated belly? A regular exercise regime, right food intake and a healthy lifestyle can come to the rescue, according to femalefirst.co.uk.
Here is a seven-day programme to fight the problem:
Day 1: Consuming multi-strain probiotic: According to studies, probiotics rebalance the gut flora, support the efficient digestion of food and regular healthy bowel movements. Bloating is often due to an imbalance of gut microflora. Bacteria and yeasts ferment undigested food, producing gases, which can lead to excessive bloating and flatulence.
Day 2: Food to support digestive function – Always try to consume fresh food. Undigested food leads to bloating hence consider having some apple cider vinegar before each meal, chew your food well and start eating in a quite relaxed environment. The thought and smell of food can elicit the secretion of 30 percent more stomach acid and 25 percent of digestive enzymes.
Day 3: Reduce intake of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates - Avoid processed products such as white pasta, breads and baked goods (cakes, biscuits and pastries) as these can cause more gas.
Day 4: Begin eating more fibre - By trying to consume seven different portions of vegetables and salad each day to keep bowel movements regular.
Day 5: Homemade bone stock, soups and stews - These are rich in the amino acid glutamine, essential to feed the cells lining our gut where final food digestion and absorption takes place.
Day 6: Soak legumes - Leaving legumes to soak well overnight will ease their digestion if they cause you bloating.
Day 7: Relax - Including some form of relaxation in the daily routine such as reading a book, yoga, meditation or taking a bath with lavender oil can only be of benefit.
