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8 tips to get a flat belly

for Baia Food en Sep 10, 2024

Don't worry, the main cause of a bloated belly is poor digestion, not excess fat. Therefore, with these small changes, you'll improve your digestive system and your stomach will look flatter. If you're consistent, you'll notice the effects in just a couple of weeks. It's not about dieting, it's about eating "clean."

1-Add all the fiber you can

Constipation is the worst enemy of a flat stomach. Start your day with a good dose of fiber, whether with fresh fruit or oatmeal. naturalis, berries of ORGANIC GOJI or seeds of ORGANIC CHIAIt is important to consume both soluble and non-soluble fiber, as they work synergistically to cleanse our colon.

2-Don't overdo it with the salt

Sodium makes us retain fluids, bloating our stomachs. Don't add salt to your meals; choose to season them with lemon juice and spices.

3-Include potassium in your diet

Foods like ORGANIC ACAI, bananas, chard or avocados are very rich in this mineral. Potassium gives us Help to eliminate excess fluid in the body and improve hypertension.

4-Avoid sugar but also sweeteners

Sugar is a trigger for bloating, and sweeteners are not completely digested, so the bacteria in the intestine ferment, causing gas and bloatingRead labels carefully and avoid anything containing added sugars and sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, and maltitol). Of course, also avoid all soft drinks, processed foods, and industrial sweets, as they unbalance our intestinal flora.

5-Stay hydrated always

When we're well hydrated, the fiber we ingest through food "swells" and cleanses our intestinal walls, preventing constipation. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of still water a day, preferably between meals. Try herbal teas and fruits and vegetables rich in water (watermelon, melon, celery, pear, for example).

6-Avoid raw vegetables at night

There's no doubt they're very healthy, but at night our digestive system is less active, and raw fruits and vegetables can bloat the stomach by creating a lot of bulk. Try eating vegetables in soups, boiled, or baked for dinner.

7-Do not eat bread

Industrial bread production has led to an increased need for wheat, which is primarily produced through genetically modified or hybrid methods. Wheat is not the wheat of yesteryear, just as the bread production process is not what it used to be in the bakery, and more and more chemical additives are being used to achieve the texture, flavor, and appearance of traditional bread. A healthy alternative would be rye bread.

8-Do high-intensity exercise

It's not just about doing a thousand sit-ups, but rather about watching your diet and doing cardiovascular exercise at least three times a week (preferably on a bike or elliptical to avoid damaging your joints). Sessions don't have to be endless; rather, you should do high-intensity exercises with very short rest intervals. And if you don't go to the gym one day, try to walk everywhere.