Six overnight bloat beaters

1

Fit in fibre Eat at least five portions of fruit and veg every day. They are full of fibre which helps keep your digestive system working efficiently. Beating constipation is vital to banish bloating as any food that stays undigested in your system longer than 24 hours releases gas.

2

Drink a glass of water every hour This helps fill you up so you don’t feel as hungry. Taking in more water will also flush out excess toxins to reduce bloating.

3

Skip salt Too much sodium encourages your body to retain water. This means you need to avoid eating takeaways and ready meals, and check the salt (often labelled sodium) content on any shop-bought foods you eat.

4

Take time out for meals Eating on the move or too quickly encourages you to swallow extra air, which ends up in your tummy, making you bloated.

5

Ditch the booze Cut out all alcohol between now and the complimentary drink on your holiday flight. Going “dry” will not only save you plenty of calories but also reduce the post-binge eating and bloating it can cause.

6

Avoid sugar-free gum and mints The sweeteners they contain (such as xylitol and mannitol) can trigger bloating.