5 Recipes to Fight The Belly Bloat

Tired of feeling your tummy bulging against your buttoned jeans? A bloated belly results from [...]

Tired of feeling your tummy bulging against your buttoned jeans? A bloated belly results from excessive sodium and meals full of carbohydrates. Eating the right foods that are nutrient- and protein-dense will keep you fuller for longer, and will also aid in digestion. There are a few tricks to stop bloating, such as: not eating on the go, cutting back on candies and gum and doing plank exercises every once in a while to strengthen stomach muscles. But, to not have a constant imprint of your jeans' button on your tummy, try some of these recipes that help reduce the bloat!

Green Monster Smoothie: Leafy greens are a wonderful source of folic acid, which plays a role in protein digestion and metabolic processes. Leafy greens also contain high amounts of of vitamins A and C, which cut down on the stress hormones that help store fat. This recipe, which is the perfect smoothie to kickstart your day, will help stabilize your insulin levels and decrease a bloated belly!

leafy smoothie

Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad with Herbed Yogurt: Yogurt is a fantastic source of probiotics, which support healthy digestion. Probiotics help target bad bacteria and create good bacteria in your system! This recipe has avocados, which contain "good fats" that are high in omega-3s, and chickpeas, which are rich in potassium and may help counteract high levels of sodium in the body!

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Skinny Fruit Salad: Your sweet tooth may betray you, but not with a large cup of fruit! Sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners get absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to bloating and excess gas. Fight off the bloat and still satisfy your sweet tooth with a simple summer salad that is full of nutritious sugars! Get the recipe here.

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Roasted Garlic Rosemary Vegetables: Some bacteria cause inflammation and bloating. Garlic contains an antimicrobial that targets those bad bacterias. Garlic also aids in the digestive process. This recipe uses fresh vegetables (any that suit your fancy) and lots of delicious garlic.

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Spaghetti Squash Tacos: These tacos include spaghetti squash, which is a funky alternative to normal spaghetti. Regular spaghetti is chock full of carbohydrates that cause your body to store glycogen. By switching out the carbs for the squash, you'll get a tasty alternative that doesn't cause you to bloat. This recipe also uses reduced-sodium taco seasoning and whole-grain taco shells!

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