Stomach bloating is when the belly inflates, and a person begins to feel uncomfortable. The condition often comes about after eating foods which upset gas in the belly and clogs up the gastrointestinal tract. Many people attribute bloating to eating certain foods which aggravate the tummy. According to experts there are two foods and two exercises known to help relieve your bloating.
Food which are rich in potassium such as bananas, avocados, kiwis, oranges, and pistachios help to prevent water retention.
They do this by regulating sodium levels in the body and can thus reduce salt-induced bloating.
Bananas have soluble fibre which is known to help relieve or prevent constipation.
Bloating is often caused by constipation and if a person is unable to eliminate waste in the GI tract, they become backed up.
Bananas are known to help with this by eliminating waste and reducing bloat.
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Cardio exercise is an effective method to helping relieve stomach bloating according to Dr Mehmet Oz.
Dr Oz said: “Jumpstarting your physical activity can give your digestive system a boost and help reduce bloating.
“Rigorous cardiovascular exercise, such as running or aerobics, activates the sweat glands that release fluids that the body could be retaining.
“Even just a 15 to 20-minute stroll around the neighbourhood after dinner can help with digestion and ease bloating.”
Engage the core by starting the upward phase of the movement: Exhale and push the spine toward the ceiling, allowing the back to round and the head to fall toward the floor in alignment with the spine and hold for 10 seconds.
Continuing to engage the core, move to the downward phase: Let the stomach fall toward the floor, arching the back the opposite way and letting the shoulders come together, keeping the neck neutral and hold for 10 seconds.
Repeat three times for one minute in total.
By eating the right kinds of food and incorporating either cardio or yoga exercises into your daily life, your bloating should subside significantly.
