If you are feeling a little sloggy right before the wedding why not try out some of these natural methods to de-bloat and re-energize yourself.
Eat the RIGHT breakfast! Choose a breakfast that includes a balance of lean protein and fiber. Eating whole grains can help move things along in your body and eliminate bloat.
Eat more melon! Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are high-liquid fruits, which can help flush out toxins and relieve water retention and bloat. Start you day with a cup of chopped fruit, or make a quick smoothie with vanilla yogurt and lime juice.
Make food swaps! Cinnamon and ginger are digestive aids and commonly used in home remedies to help with gassiness and bloating. Using spices instead of fat in dishes will boost flavor and maintain that waistline.
Stock up on high-potassium foods! It can help your flatten your stomach by flushing out excess sodium in your system. Try potassium-rich bananas, raisins, milk, and yogurt.
Eat your GREENS! Dark, leafy greens are hands down some of the best things you can eat. Our pick, kale! You can stir-fry it, blend it in a smoothie, or make chips out of the leaves. Need a good recipe? Check out our Baked Kale Chips recipe.
Add artichokes to your plate! Artichokes are a great fat-busting food, which are low in carbs and high in fiber. Artichokes take some time to eat and allows your body to register when you’ve had enough. Try sprinkling lemon juice and olive oil over steamed artichokes for a simple and sophisticated side or appetizer.
Get that cardio! Cardio gets your lungs working, which fills your organs with good-for-you oxygen. The motion can also stimulate your kidneys and colon, which ushers waste out of the body.
Get your stretch on! Help squeeze that yucky stuff from your organs by checking out our 20 Minute Fat-Burning Yoga Workout!
Happy Detoxing! 🙂
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