Fatty foods, especially fried foods are digested more slowly, giving you the feeling of being heavy and bloated. Try to eat mostly good fats (fatty acids mono-unsaturated), which target visceral fat of the abdomen (the hardest to lose). The monounsaturated fatty acids are found in oils (eg olive oil), olives, nuts, seeds, avocados, dark chocolate.
Eat less sugar alcohols (sugar alcohol) to withstand the intestinal bloating
These sugar substitutes (called xylitol, maltitol, etc.) Are commonly found in foods with low calorie or low-fat carbohydrates (such as cookies, candy and energy bars) because they taste sweet. Like fiber, your digestive tract can not absorb most of this sugar alcohol. That may be good for your counting calories, but not really for your belly. The sugar alcohol cause gas, abdominal distension, bloating and diarrhea. Avoid if possible.
Eat less spicy food to combat the swollen belly
Foods seasoned with black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, chili powder, hot sauces, onions, garlic, mustard, barbecue sauce, horseradish sauce, ketchup, tomato sauce, vinegar, etc.. can all stimulate the release of gastric acid, which can cause irritation in the stomach.
Drink fewer soft drinks to avoid bloating of the stomach
Where do you think that these gas bubbles end? They gather in your belly! Replace soft drinks with non-carbonated mineral water or plain water, or water flavored with no gas.
Absorb less acidic drinks in the fight against bloat
Alcohol, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and acidic fruit juices: each of these beverages with high acidity can irritate your digestive tract, causing swelling of the abdomen. You can consume these beverages in moderation, but avoid if possible when you want to reduce bloating your belly.
