Easy Ways To Help Your Body Recover After The Festive Season

The festive binge always leaves you uncomfortable and can seriously affect your selfesteem. Luckily, there is a way to beat the bloat and a few simple changes to your daily diet and routine can make a massive difference.

1. STAY HYDRATED

There are endless reasons why drinking water is so important and one of these is that it keeps your digestive system on its toes — key to beating the bloat.

Fill a bottle and leave it on your desk so that you don’t forget. Alternatively, try adding some slices of orange or sprigs of mint if you’re struggling to hit your daily goal.

2. LAY OFF THE EXTRA SALT

Sodium is cited as being the most common cause of bloating by the experts so it’s a good idea to cut down where possible. Fluid buildup from salt leads to higher blood pressure. This means your heart is working harder and stomach discomfort often ensues.

Start by avoiding adding extra salt to your meals and try to avoid processed meals, which can often have a high salt content.

3. KEEP THE SKIN ON

If there’s one key nutrient to consider when it comes to avoiding bloating, it’s fibre. This oft-forgotten nutrient is absolutely key to making sure your digestive system is working at its best.

4. PACK IN THE POTASSIUM

One to keep an eye out for during the weekly shop! Foods such as bananas, mangoes, spinach and tomatoes contain high levels of potassium, which flushes out any excess liquid and helps you to avoid the dreaded bloat.

5. GET MOVING

When you move externally, it encourages your body to move internally too. Get exercising as it will keep the conveyor belt that is your digestive system on schedule.

Don’t worry if you’re not a gym bunny, just try walking to work in the morning or taking the stairs instead of the lift when you get to work.