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Stomach bloating is a very common and uncomfortable condition for many people. Eating right and understanding what to eat to get rid of bloating is an important step to help you quickly get rid of this condition.1. What is abdominal bloating?
Bloating is a very common digestive problem, mainly occurring in people who eat a lot of fried food, drink alcohol or are sedentary. When experiencing this problem, the patient often feels a feeling of tightness and tightness in the abdomen due to the increased amount of gas in the digestive tract.To release this gas, bloating can be accompanied by belching, belching and causing a burning throat, even nausea.
2. What should eat to get rid of bloating and gas?
There are many ways to reduce bloating, one of them is to adjust the diet with the following foods:2.1. Ginger
With high anti-inflammatory properties, ginger is both a spice and an effective herb for bloating.Ginger contains zingibain, a digestive enzyme that helps the body break down proteins. It also relaxes the intestines, reduces inflammation in the colon, increases bowel movements, and helps food pass through the digestive system more easily.
If you have gas and bloating, try sipping a cup of ginger tea or drinking ginger water mixed with a little lemon juice to quickly relieve uncomfortable symptoms.
2.2. Cucumber
Inflammatory bowel disease caused by autoimmune diseases, food allergies or small intestinal dysbacteriosis syndrome, ... This can also be the cause of bloating. For quick relief of symptoms caused by these causes, you can eat cucumbers (cucumbers).Cucumber contains flavonoids, a type of quercetin that helps reduce inflammation and reduce allergy symptoms effectively. In addition, cucumber is also the vegetable that contains the most water of all vegetables (96%). Adding cucumber to your daily meal can help you balance sodium levels, flush excess water out of the body, and release gas in the digestive tract.
2.3. Banana
One of the reasons why your body retains water is because you have eaten too much sodium. Foods rich in potassium will help remove sodium and water from the body. And the rich potassium content in bananas has the effect of reducing bloating and flatulence. So if you suffer from flatulence, eat bananas regularly.To reduce bloating, you should eat bananas that are still green, contain a lot of resistant starch and low in fermentable sugar, which is very effective in combating constipation and flatulence.
2.4. Probiotic yogurt
Inside the human gut is a diverse microbiome with a large number of beneficial microorganisms that help regulate the digestive system and promote intestinal health. Yogurt is rich in probiotics, beneficial bacteria that live in the digestive tract to help you have a healthy digestive system and calm inflammation. Especially, if you have bloating and gas, the addition of yogurt will help you eat better and digest better.2.5. Celery
Celery has a high water content (95%) and also contains a lot of potassium, which helps to quickly control the symptoms of bloating. In addition, celery is also rich in soluble fiber, which helps support intestinal function by stabilizing and quickly reducing symptoms of constipation or diarrhea.However, when eating celery, you should cook it to soften the indigestible fiber. You can use celery in stews and soups.
2.6. Chamomile tea, mint tea
It's no coincidence that mint and chamomile tea are two of the most popular after-dinner drinks in many cultures. In fact, both of these herbal teas can provide quick relief from symptoms of indigestion and bloating. In particular, in addition to improving the digestive system, drinking warm chrysanthemum tea after dinner can also help relax the body and mind, helping you to have a good night's sleep.2.7. Papaya
Papaya fruit contains the enzyme papain, which helps the digestion of food take place more smoothly, and the stagnant gases are also easily eliminated. In addition, papaya is also rich in fiber and vitamin A, so eating papaya is both beneficial for the digestive system and overall health.You can eat ripe papaya as a fruit or cook papaya soup,... both delicious and nutritious. However, papaya should not be used by people with stomach diseases.
2.8 Pineapple
Pineapple contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that helps break down proteins in the stomach that cause bloating. So eat pineapple, drink pineapple smoothie if you are suffering from bloating or poor digestion.If you still have frequent bloating and gas that doesn't improve despite your efforts to adopt healthier eating habits, this could be an underlying medical sign that you need to look out for. At this point, you should actively visit your doctor for an accurate examination and diagnosis.
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