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The Best Foods to De-bloat During the Holidays

Say goodbye to your food baby during holiday festivities.

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Seems like the holiday festivities have no end. With the December holidays upon us, we are thick in the season of food indulgence. But with bloating disrupting our holiday feasting, and perhaps our seasonal looks for the occasion, we round up the best superfoods that help reduce bloating so we can all continue to devour our favorite holiday meals.

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Hot water + Lemon

Not only does this combination help boost metabolism, improve skin quality, and promote hydration; drinking hot water with lemon helps relieve indigestion as well as bloating by getting the GI tract to move faster. 

Bananas

Trouble with water retention from sodium indulgence? Bananas are your friend as the potassium-rich fruit helps flush out sodium and water from your stomach.

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Ginger

Ginger contains a digestive enzyme called zingibain that breaks down protein, helping reduce bloat and gas. Ginger can also ease cold symptoms during the cold-weather season.  

Peppermint Tea

Help ease digestive upsets with peppermint tea. Peppermint tea has been proven to help alleviate bloating pain and get your digestive season moving.

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Oatmeal

Oats are rich in fiber with anti-inflammatory properties. Having oatmeal consistently can reduce the chances of bloating. 

Papaya

Papaya is rich in natural fibers that help get your digestive system moving. Papaya also contains an enzyme called papain that helps the body break down amino acids.

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Turmeric

Best for people with IBS, tumeric contains a compound called curcumins which has anti-inflammatory effects on the body. Tumeric helps improve gut health and reduce bloating and constipation.

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