THE BLOAT IS REAL.
There’s nothing worse than being bloated. Trust me, I know from experience. You know what I mean- trying on your favorite jeans, you look in the mirror, & your stomach is sticking out, but you can’t get it to go down.
I’ve written so many times about bloat, but something I still make & drink is my lemon diuretic tea that I shared when I first started blogging. It flushes impurities from the system…fast! Perfect if you have to get into a swimsuit.
Bloat can happen for so many reasons: too much salt, irregular water or fiber intake, over-eating, eating too fast, eating foods you’re intolerant to, or eating too much processed food.
But what actually is happening in your body to make you bloated?
“If we are to understand bloating we need to look at some basic anatomy. The intestinal tract is made up of a hollow tube with a muscular wall. This tube serves different functions in different parts. The stomach is like a bag that holds food while it mixes with acid to help break it down. The small intestine is long and thin allowing for digestion of food as it mixes with the body’s digestive juices. And the large intestine serves as a reservoir to allow for the final processing of stool. These intestinal organs have nerves in their muscular wall and these nerves are able to sense when the organ is stretched or distended. It is this sensation of over stretching that the body may interpret as bloating. The intestinal organs are enclosed in a cavity that is lined by a membrane (the peritoneum) and this membrane is also able to sense stretching and thus any increase in the overall contents of the abdominal cavity will also be sensed as bloating.” { via }
In this video we discuss:
♡ Celery
♡ Suja Lemon Love & Ginger Love
♡ Ginger & lemon
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x, lauryn
+ If you liked this video, you’ll love the one on foods for radiant skin.
++ Also try TSC Pink Detox Drink to get rid of bloat.
Say Bye to Bloat
This video reminded me that I have a ton of celery in the fridge that I really should be eating! I love your ginger, lemon, and mint water pitcher – great idea for my work desk!
Angela at Blush & Pearls
You have to also try celery juice! The best!
Yes please!!
Blondie in the City
<3 thank you for the support!
Hey Lauryn, thanks for the tip. Hate bloat! But quick question- is there a reason that there is no dates on your posts? Or am I just missing it? Thanks.
I love all of your tips and tricks! The bloat is real! Lol. Definitely will be trying some of that Inulin since I can just add it to my coffee for that extra diuretic kick. Those GG crackers are also a bomb source of fiber and a great substitute for bread.
Happy to help! Let me know what you think of the inulin!
Very informative! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Lauryn,
You give the best tips and tricks!! My co-worker and I bought the inulin but have experienced a ton of bloating, however we are still in the first week. How long does that last for?
Best,
Tina
Hi Lauryn,
You give the best tips and tricks!! My co-worker and I bought the inulin but have experienced a ton of bloating, however we are still in the first week. How long does that last for?
Best,
Tina
hi lauryn! what lip colour are you wearing in this vid? thank you!