We all know how to it is in winter; all that time spent lounging around in bed and eating takeaways and not necessarily making it to the gym as much as you should (or at all - guilty!). This combination can often leave you feeling sluggish and bloated but don't worry - try digging into one of these foods to beat the bloat!
1. Tomatoes
As well as beating the bloat, tomatoes have loads of other health benefits like helping to battle cancer and prevent heart disease so they're a great all-rounder! Image source2. Turmeric
This spice is a real tummy-pleaser - it helps with both bloating and indigestion. Image source3. Pineapple
Pineapple contains potassium which is great for digestion but it also contains bromelain which aids in the digestion of protein. Image source4. Oats
Not only do they make a tasty breakfast but their level of potassium and B vitamins keep the bloating to a minimum too. Image source5. Parsley
If you're trying to fight the bloat then why not garnish your dinner with some chopped parsley? Parsley has a unique blend of oils that help to relax digestive muscles. Image source6. Cranberry juice
The diuretic effects of cranberry juice not only help with bloating but they can also help with a number of tummy upsets! Image source7. Rice
Rice and rice flour are better for digestion than carbs such as wheat and potatoes because they are digested in the small intestine - meaning there's less potential to cause bloating! Image source8. Kiwi
Super high in fibre, kiwi fruit will help to kick start digestion and have your tummy feeling flatter in no time. Image source9. Ginger
The digestive benefits of ginger have been noted all the way back to ancient Chinese medicines so you can probably assume it's a tried and tested method! Image source10. Peppermint Tea
Not only does mint help with digestion but it has been shown to lower appetite too. Image source11. Honeydew melon
This fruit helps to flush any excess water from the system and also replaces electrolytes - plus it's really tasty too! Image source12. Kimchi
This tasty Korean staple is brimming with probiotics to help with bloat reducing. Image source13. Sunflower seeds
This one is more of a tasty swap. If you're a regular gum chewer then it could be bloating you up without you realising. Snack on a few sunflower seeds instead and you'll notice a big difference! Image source14. Water
This one is probably an obvious one but the health benefits of drinking more water are endless! Although bloating is often caused by excess water, it actually helps if you drink more water (weird right?). The more you drink, the more your body will want to get rid of! Image sourceJoin UNiDAYS now for free student discount
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