Buildup of gas in the abdomen, or bloating can also result into the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. This in turn ferment the food that you eat, creating gas which makes you bloat. Likewise, intake of high levels of sodium cause your body to hold on to extra fluid that make results into water retention, edema or swelling of abdomen.
Either way, it is not healthy and look unpleasant. Following is the best foods to eat for removing bloating, excess gas or fluids, swelling from your body, pain and helps you get flat tummy.
1.Grapefruit
Grapefruit is the most delicious and best fruit to eat to lose weight. As, grapefruit is rich in organic acids, vitamin C, minerals and other nutrients that help to promote the metabolism of the human body and helps to eliminate bloating.
2. Kelp
Kelp can be used to treat high blood pressure, edema and other diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, kelp plays an important role in eliminating body fat, and swelling or bloating from the body. Try adding seaweed in to the soup to take away the excess fat from the body.
3. Green tea
Drink green tea as it helps to burn fat, remove excess water, bloating and gas.
4. Celery
Eat more celery to lose weight, because celery contains a lot of potassium and calcium carbonate. The interaction of these two substances have a strong anti-edema effect.
5. Papaya
Papaya is rich in enzyme called papain, that promotes digestion and the breakdown of protein. Slices of papaya is a great treat to beat the bloat.
6. Ginger
Enjoy the fresh ginger tea or just herbal ginger water. It is rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic qualities. Studies confirmed that ginger has de-bloating properties .
7. Pineapple
Pineapplecontains bromelain, a digestion promoting enzyme that help to slim you down.
Do these also to reduce swelling
In addition to using the above diet to help swelling. Following small movements below can also help to eliminate edema.
1. Climb more stairs
Make a conscious choice to climb stairs instead of the elevator. Climbing stairs will help to burn more internal body. In addition, climbing stair is great work out for your legs and helps you lose weight.
2. Drink enough water
3. Do more walking
Walking is great idea to take short break in between those long sitting and working hours at the office. Take a small walk and move around the outside corridor, or balcony. Breathe fresh air, and walk a bit, This helps to stretch your body, removing excess waist or back pressure that happens due to long sitting hours on chair.
4. Eat low-calorie snacks
Above foot mentioned can be great low calorie and nutrient dense snacks. It will be a great supplement for your brain and body.
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