Bloated
stomach solutions
Start the New Year off on the right foot with
these simple diet tricks
The New Year is the perfect time
to rethink what you eat. Eating clean feeds your body the goodies it needs to
run smoothly and fast-forward your weight-loss results. Check out our experts’
top tips to get started – there’s no calorie counting involved!
Load up on lemon and ginger
This duo works together as a
powerful
and all natural weight-loss aid. Ginger is known to be a
thermogenic food. It raises the temperature of the body and helps speed up the
metabolism. ‘It’s also a natural appetite suppressant and has a
beneficial effect on the entire digestive system by regulating and assisting
the movement of food through the stomach and intestines,’ says nutritionist
Hanna Sillitoe.
Lemons are the ultimate
weight-loss booster. ‘They keep the body’s pH balance trending towards
alkaline, which has been proven to help achieve optimal weight. Juice a chunk
of lemon and ginger with a whole apple or pear, and drink it like a shot before
breakfast,’ recommends Sillitoe.
Pop a probiotic
Sadly, there’s no magic pill for
instant weight loss, but
if it’s a flatter tummy you’re after, pop a
daily
probiotic supplement. Probiotics can help restore the balance of good bacteria
in your gut. ‘If you combine a good-quality supplement with a healthy
diet, you’ll prevent yeast and bad bacteria from overgrowing in your gut and
causing bloating,’ says nutritionist Sharon Morey.
Beat hunger pangs
When you’re looking to shed the
pounds, snacking can either make or break your diet goals. Keep low-GI snacks
such as nuts, fruit and oatcakes in your handbag to help you power up on the
go, and remember to eat slowly. ‘Gulping down food makes you swallow too much
air, which gets trapped in your digestive system causing pressure, bloating and
gas,’ says Morey.
Soak your cells
Not getting your eight glasses of
water a day? You could be stalling your weight- loss results. Chugging back
water keeps your body’s cells working optimally, helps to ward off hunger,
keeps bloating at bay and even improves skin health. ‘Water flushes out toxins,
regulates certain body functions and delivers essential nutrients to your
cells,’ says Sillitoe.
Fool your tummy
Beans and lentils have a
reputation for causing bloating and gas, but these underrated ingredients are
packed with super powers, including protein and fibre, which stop you from
packing
on
the pounds.
‘Lentils contain a type of
resistant starch called amylose, which is resistant to stomach acid and
digestive enzymes and reaches the large intestine essentially intact, thus
escaping digestion and absorption in the small intestine,’ says Morey. For an
extra
de-bloating effect,
season legumes
with fennel
seeds,
ginger
and cumin,
which have
gut-soothing
properties.
Make yours a matcha
If you’re looking for a vitality
kickstart with super fat-burning properties, replace your morning latte with
matcha tea. While coffee is dehydrating and releases stress hormones, this
naturally bright green powder is made from organic green tea leaves, that have
been ground down to a fine, super-concentrated form. It’s packed full of
goodness and just enough caffeine to give you a buzz without the jitters.
‘Catechins – the major components
of green tea – are key to its incredible fat-burning properties. They help keep
blood sugar levels stable, which helps stave off cravings. They also lower
cholesterol and have been shown to block the formation of plaques linked to
Alzheimer’s disease,’ says Sillitoe. Try Teapigs Matcha Green Tea, from £3.
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Start with a salad
Start your meals with a large
salad and you’ll naturally eat a smaller main course! Having lots of fresh
salads is a great way to increase your nutrient intake, and filling up on fresh
vegetables means you’re less likely to be tempted by processed or sugar-laden
foods,’ says Bonadio.
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