Monday, January 25, 2010

Bloated Stomach or a Swollen Stomach

Bloated Stomach is a common problem, which is caused by many things, but is usually associated with eating.

Below are ways to reduce the problem of a Bloated Stomach, and the uncomfortable feeling it gives you.

1. You must learn to eat slower, and chew your food more. Small chunks of food are easier to digest than large chunks. As you chew this also sends messages to your stomach to produce the enzymes required to digest your food.

2. You need water to digest your food correctly, so make a habit of having a glass of water with each meal. Do not gulp the water, just take small sips as you eat.

3. Salmon is a good food to treat a bloated stomach, the essential fats that Salmon contain are packed with anti-inflammatory properties to soothe your stomach.

4. Porridge for your breakfast is a good idea, especially now the microwave porridge is now available. Porridge is very high in fibre which cleanses your stomach and bowel, which in turn helps to reduce bloating.

5. Live Yoghurt contains a lot of probiotics which help your stomach digest food more efficiently. Your bloated stomach needs probiotics to recover.

6. Olive Oil a tablespoon in the morning and another in the evening will ease any constipation you may have. The reason is that Olive Oil acts as a mild laxative. Remember if you are constipated your food has no where to go.

Hopefully the tips will help you to reduce your swollen bloated, and maybe lead to a healthier lifestyle.

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