Bloating is a common problem for many people.Luckily there are natural ways that can solve this unpleasant issue.
First we will show you some foods that cause bloating:
Raffinose sugar
Raffinose is a trisaccharide found in asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, beans, etc. It is undigested until it reaches the large intestine and causes gas. Eat moderate amounts of these vegetables in order to prevent gasses and bloating.
Pears and apples
These fruits are rich in soluble fiber. They cannot be tolerated by sensitive stomachs, but it does not mean that you have to remove them from your diet.
Oligosaccharide
This is an indigestible form of sugar found in beans. Soak the dry beans in some water before cooking to eliminate some of the sugar.
Bloating can also occurs when you swallow excess air, for example when you are chewing gum. Candies and gum containing artificial sweeteners are usually the culprits for gastrointestinal issues.
Limit your daily intake of dairy products such as yogurt, milk and cheese, or switch to flax, soy, almond or coconut milk which are better for digestion.
Beer and carbonated drinks cause gas and bloating as well as higher amounts of salt daily because salty food makes the body preserve water, triggering bloating.
The main reasons for bloating, constipation and gas are unhealthy diet, stress and not enough good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.These conditions are not dangerous, but make you feel bad and uncomfortable.
In the following list bellow we will present you some homemade remedies that will help you to reduce the bloating quickly because of their potent digestive healing properties.
Caraway seeds
These seeds contain carminative properties, which make them great for preventing the creation of gas and in the expulsion of gas.They also stimulate production of the good bacteria in the gut and effectively burn the fat around the abdomen.
Fennel
Fennel as an antispasmodic agent in the colon, reducing the gas and bloating. It also also reduces the pain triggered by digestion, stimulates bile flow, smoothes the muscles in the stomach.
Pineapple
This tropical fruit is extremely rich in protein digesting enzymes which lower the developing of bloating and gas and improves digestion.
Ginger
Like pineapple, ginger also contains protein digesting enzymes which help it considerably reduce gastrointestinal symptoms like gasses and bloating.
Chamomile tea
The chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory, carminative and relaxing properties.It has a soothing effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Chamomile tea also reduce stress and relaxes you, which will lead to relieving gastrointestinal issues.
Peppermint tea
Peppermint tea is very helpful in cases of irritable bowel syndrome, by soothing the gastrointestinal tract muscles.
Parsley
Parsley is great for fresh breath, but it is also very effective in treatment of various digestive issues. Thanks to its diuretic properties, it can reduce excess fluids, bloating, gas, excess salt build-up in the body.
Papaya
The papain enzyme found in this tropical fruit make it an effective weapon against gas and bloating. It is extremely powerful in the elimination of bloating, gas and excess water.
Lemon and apple cider vinegar
When you experience bloating, take some lemon or ACV. The consumption of these ingredients will stimulate the digestive juice. Squeeze a half lemon into a cup of water or put 2 tsp of ACV in a glass of water.