Friday, August 23, 2013

Don't Let Your Summer Abs Turn to Fall Flab! 5 De-Bloating foods You Need to Put into Your Diet!




5 FoodsYou Need to Be Eating to Keep the Bloat (and weight) Down!

We've all experienced it....the dreaded BLOAT. Whether it's from over-indulging at the dessert table or maybe enjoy a few too many cocktails, bloating is no fun! Below are my top 5 foods that will help to de-bloat so when Fall comes, those jeans will fit like new!  
To keep your tummy looking lean and your digestive tract running smoothly, it's important to eat slowly and drink lots of water. Staying active and exercising are also important for preventing bloating. 

Asparagus-- natures best natural diuretic. This wonderful green will help flush out any excess fluid you may be carrying around. Asparagus helps ease gas buildup and has many probiotic properties.






Dandelion/Dandelion root-  Recognized as being rich in nutrients, dandelions were ranked as  one of the top four veggies  in overall nutritional value by the USDA.  This common "weed" has the ability to release excess water and gas. Two  for one! It can be taken in a pill form, tea form or just put into salad!




Coconut water--this refreshing beverage is high in potassium which is a powerful aid in bloat reduction. Potassium naturally flushes out any excess sodium from the body. You can find coconut water just about anywhere and it comes in several different flavors. Bottoms up!


Fennel-For fast relief, add some fennel seeds to your protein shake or salad or enjoy a cup of fennel tea.  The compounds found in fennel help relax the muscles in your digestive tract and allow trapped gas to pass!



Avocado- Aside from the good fats found in avocado, these tasty fruits are also very high in potassium! Eating 1/4 to 1/2 an avocado a day will help keep your digestive tract happy and your waist slim!










Have a happy,healthy, bloat-free month!!!