A great natural solution to end the swollen and hard belly with abdominal pain may be to stop eating foods that ferment in the intestine such as:
- gluten (flour)
- lactose (milk and milk products)
- yeast (white bread or cakes)
To lose bloated belly, if the causes are of food origin, a great extra help for emergency situations is to take green tea and increase fiber intake.
Some remedies to eliminate gas and abdominal pain may be Luftal or charcoal tablets activated.
Another very important tip to stop abdominal bloating is regular physical exercise, which improves intestinal function and elimination of gas, which works very well when it is known that the increase of the belly is not localized fat but, yes, a temporary change, where the belly becomes swollen, hard and sore, as in the case of constipation, gas or near menstruation, for example.
What to do to deflate the belly
In case of a swollen belly, what you can do is take a 1 capsule of fiber or consume foods high in fiber, such as black prune and papaya.
Green or carqueja tea are also indicated for cases where the swollen belly is caused by fluid retention, such as occurs before menstruation, for example. For the tea: Place 1 tablespoon of the dried leaves of the herb selected in a cup and cover with boiling water. Tape it, let it steam, strain it and drink it next.
The fibers will be important to aid in the mobilization of the faecal cake, facilitating the elimination of accumulated feces and gases. Tea will promote better renal filtration, more easily eliminating excess body fluids.
How to avoid bloated belly
To avoid swollen belly one should make some food replacements like:
- Bread - substitute plain bread for pita bread and special gluten-free toast, as well as cereal or any food containing wheat;
- Milk - eliminate milk and its derivatives (cheese, yogurts or dairy desserts ...). Replace with soy-based products, for example;
- Refrigerants and industrialized juices - replace with water or coconut water, which in addition to having fewer calories, facilitate digestion;
- Red meats, inlays and canned products - replace with grilled white meat without sauce, and in natura products;
- Sweets and fries - substitute for seasonal fruits with bark and whole or grilled baked goods.
Foods that cause bloated tummy
Other foods that also cause the swollen belly are beans and grains such as peas, lentils and chickpeas, cabbage, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. All of them should be avoided because they favor the formation of gases and the retention of liquids.
After 1 week, evaluate the results and decide if it is worth eliminating these foods completely from day to day. But, it is important to remember to do substitution for other foods with equivalent nutritional component.
See too:
- Home Remedy for Fluid Retention
- Tea for intestinal gas
- Cinnamon can accelerate menstruation
