How to get rid of bloating: 5 foods that help reduce bloating in your stomach

Bloating can make you feel sluggish and full. Here are some foods that can help eliminate bloating.

Published: July 20, 2017, 5:01 PM IST

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Bloating can happen even if you had been working out or eating right. It is caused when your gastrointestinal tract is filled with gas or air due to menstrual cycle or dehydration or food. Bloating causes your stomach to swell and you feel tight and full. You may also burp a lot and have excessive gas and abdominal rumbling. Bloating is also caused by medical conditions like Crohn’s disease and Irritable bowel syndrome. It is an embarrassing condition but you can easily treat it by eating specific food items. Here is a list for foods you should to eliminate bloating. (ALSO READ 7 natural remedies to get rid of gas and bloating).

1. Yogurt

Fruit yogurt

Loaded with probiotics, yogurt should be your go-to food if you want to get rid of bloating. It is also rich in proteins, vitamin D and calcium. The good bacteria present in yogurt keeps your tummy healthy and improve absorption of nutrients by the body. You can add in some crushed walnuts, which contains fiber and omega-3 fats.

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2. Avocado

Avocado

Avocado is full of nutrients like monounsaturated fats, potassium and fiber that help fight bloating by flushing out the excess amount of sodium in your body. Make sure you are not over eating this fruit as it is on the higher side of calorie count. (ALSO READ Home remedies for constipation: 5 natural remedies to relieve constipation).

3. Banana

Banana

It is one of the most easily available fruit and you can eat it to eliminate bloating, which is sometimes caused due to high sodium intake. Bananas contain high levels of potassium, which regulates the intake of sodium and helps flatten your stomach.

4. Melons

Watermelon

Watermelon, muskmelon and other melons are effective in reducing bloating. These fruits are rich in water and help flush out the excess sodium from your body. The diuretic property of melons makes them a great remedy for bloating. Melons also hydrate your body. You can mix different types of melons and add in a few drops of lemon for a tasty belly-deflating snack. (ALSO READ Home remedies for acidity: Try these 11 easy ways for quick relief from acidity).

5. Lemons

Lemon

Lemon is another great remedy for bloating. Lemon juice aids digestion and prevents belching and bloating. You can drink lemon juice on a regular basis to prevent bloating and flush out the toxins from the body.

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