A lean, green, bloat-fighting machine, celery is a veggie that offers up several health benefits. Its high water content and abundance of nutrients mean that it adds so much more than just a crispy crunch to your favorite recipes. Over 95% of a celery stalk is water, which means this superfood contains diuretic properties and can help calm preexisting inflammation. This means the more you munch on celery, the less likely you will become bloated later on.
Working celery into your diet is easy! Enjoy it alone, eat it alongside peanut butter, add it to your favorite veggie soup, or turn it into a delicious smoothie recipe like this Lemony Almond Green Smoothie.
You've likely heard that yogurt is good for gut health and overall digestive health, but did you know that it can help reduce digestive symptoms like bloating? Now when we talk about yogurt, we're not talking about the flavored, heavily sugared variety. When seeking out yogurt to help improve your digestion, go with one that's as natural as possible. Natural yogurts contain healthy bacteria known as probiotics, which can help keep your digestive system running. Additionally, it's also high in potassium, a micronutrient that's known to help combat bloating.
Yogurt has many uses. If you're not a fan of plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt, we recommend using a natural sweetener like honey to give it a boost of flavor. Yogurt can also be mixed with sweet whole-food snacks like our Homestyle Granolas to create a delicious breakfast parfait. Delicious and filling, enjoy this Maple Sea Salt Granola Parfait as breakfast, a light lunch or as a healthy snack to keep you satisfied between meals.
At Bob's, we are crazy about bananas. Banana muffins, cakes, bread and pie are just a few of our favorite recipes that include this super fruit. Prized as an excellent source of potassium, bananas hold a bloat banishing appeal like no other. Eating bananas before and during a meal can help decrease the amount of bloat you experience after, as well as provide you with a wealth of probiotics. Pack bananas with you to enjoy on the go or bake them into a delicious dessert. Their sweetness and soothing properties will undoubtedly leave you satisfied.
The great thing about bananas is that they don't need to be mixed with much to create a delicious treat. For a nutrition-packed dessert, make this Banana Pie Chia Pudding. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, it's the perfect treat to have on hand when you require a sweet fix. In fact, it's so delicious that kids will dive into it, no questions asked!
Summertime is just around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of delicious summertime fruitsone of the most hydrating being watermelon. Due to watermelons high water content, snacking on this fruit can help minimize water retention, a.k.a., say goodbye to belly bloat! Additionally, watermelon is another fruit high in potassium, which means your summer body is within arms reach!
We love adding watermelon to just about everything. Smoothies, water, salads and grain bowls all make for excellent ways to incorporate watermelon into your weekly menu. For a dish that's just as appealing as it is tasty, make this Watermelon Quinoa Salad With Fermented Honey.
Avocado is used in countless recipes worldwide. However, it's not often that we talk about its bloat-healing properties. Heres an avocado nutrition facts you may already knowthe Avocado is the shining start of healthy fatsit's loaded with them! All of these healthy fats work together in your body to improve digestion and help prevent uncomfortable bloating. Avocados also pack a punch of potassium that can help flush out sodium and excess water your body may have been holding on to.
One of the most versatile fruits around, avocados can be eaten any time of the daybreakfast, lunch, or dinner! What's even more surprising is that this green superfood is also delicious when turned into dessert! Don't believe us? See for yourself and make these Paleo Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets.
Dealing with uncomfortable bloat is never fun. If you're more bloated than usual, start by taking a good look at the foods you are eating. If you're not getting enough of the bloat reducing foods listed above, begin to transform your diet to an anti-inflammatory one by slowly adding them to your meals. That being said, before making drastic diet changes, it's essential to talk to a health professional. Remember, what might work for some doesn't always work for everyone. Speaking to a professional can help you determine your digestive system's unique needs and put you on the path to a bloat-free diet for better digestive health. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you a happy, healthy and bloat-free day.
Know of a bloat-free food or the best foods for gut health that we didn't mention? We'd love to hear about the ingredients you use in digestion-friendly meals. Let us know more in the comments below!
