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Diet plan: Stop feeling bloated

By The Pure Package on Tuesday 22 April 2008

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How to combat feeling bloated

We all go through stages of feeling bloated, whether it's down to overeating or the time of the month. There are many ways to combat the problem, from drinking herbal teas like fennel and peppermint, to increasing our consumption of high fibre foods and potassium.

Below we've pulled together a list of key ingredients to minimise feeling bloated. Plus to kick-start your way to a flatter tummy and feel more comfortable, we have provided a full day's worth of recipes, keeping all these vital ingredients in mind.

Key ingredients to combat feeling bloated:

• High fibre foods

Eg. Oats at breakfast, Blue Corn Chips in snacks and new potatoes at dinner.

Fibre has the function of helping to clean you out by forcing through debris and by-products that may be trapped in the gut.

• Potassium

Found in high quantities in bananas, asparagus and new potatoes. Potassium encourages the body to expel excess salt and fluid.

• Pro-biotics

Found in live yoghurt, it helps you to balance the micro flora, digest more efficiently and boost your immune system.

• Antiseptic properties in honey can fight mild infections which may be adding to your bloating.

• Essential fat

Found in seeds and salmon. They have anti-inflammatory benefits so may aid inflammation of the bowel.

• Cherries

Stimulate and cleanse the system by removing toxins from the kidneys and eaten with a handful of seeds will help balance out blood sugar levels, keeping you full for longer.

• Olive oil

Traditionally proved to relieve symptoms of constipation

This information is provided by food and nutrition experts at The Pure Package. For more information about what The Pure Package service has to offer click here. Look out for future monthly diet plans from The Pure Package here.

Words by The Pure Package, Tuesday 22 April 2008

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I suffer from IBS and feel constantly bloated. Thank-you for the tips on tackling bloated-ness as it has helped very much so.

I just wanted to add my own bits of advice as well if I may? Aloe Vera is really good to help with combating bloated-ness - try buying it in juice form and drink a glass diluted with water a day- it really does help.
Ginger is a really good help and keeping bloated-ness at bay.
Also, just make sure that you drink lots of water and try to not over eat as it'll only make it worse.
Thanks again for the tips, hope you didn't mind me adding some extras!
xxLucy
Comment by Lucy on June 02 14:42

I suffer from crohns colitis and feel permanently bloated as well. This article was excellent, but i would really love to learn more about conditions such as mine and the benefits of following a suitable diet. Please... any other sufferers out there?
Comment by sylvia on June 12 16:09

Can i recommend that consulting a dietitian (via a referal from your GP) is the best way to deal with any diet related problems. Dietitians are qualified (at degree level) and are bound by law not to promote any treatment such as diet pills/supplements that arent proven. Look at www.bda.uk.com for more information
Comment by claire simpson on December 23 21:15

i only eat a bowl of cereal and then a chicken salad for my evening meal about three cups of tea aday and i am constantly bloated as soon as i eat or drink my belly swellys can anyone help
Comment by julie on August 11 19:16

That 'bloated' feeling can be caused by inapropriate diet and unhelathy lifestyle. There are certain things that you can eat and drink which will help you to stop feeling bloated after meals.
Comment by Hermy on March 09 18:36