The swelling of the abdomen, in addition to being annoying because it generates pressure and a feeling of heaviness, can make us think that we have gained weight, although this is not the case.
If you wake up with a swollen belly, the explanation could be at dinner, since the most common causes have to do with what we eat and the time it takes our body to digest it. Perhaps something in the dinner may have caused gas or your combination may not have been the right one; or maybe the time we slept was not enough for the digestive system to fully process it.
To wake up with a flat stomach, no bloating, and above all feeling good, do this at night:
Include foods rich in potassium in your dinner
Bananas, asparagus, nuts, and other potassium-rich foods help regulate fluid retention, which is one of the reasons we might feel bloated when we wake up.
avoid the bread
The starches and refined carbohydrates in bread can cause you to retain fluids. Thus, you will not wake up with the abdomen as deflated as you would like. It is preferable that you avoid it and choose, for example, to incorporate wholemeal bread at breakfast.
Eat slowly
Swollen abdomen at night could also be caused by something as simple as swallowing air. That is why it is better that you eat slowly and paying attention, that is, that you do not do it automatically. Your body will thank you.
Avoid large meals
At night it is preferable to choose light meals that are easy to digest. If you opt for very heavy foods or very abundant dishes, you will overload the digestive system at night.
massage your belly
When you lie down, if you feel that your abdomen is swollen and may be gas, gently massage yourself to release the air. Doing breathing exercises and/or gentle yoga can also help.
drink water with lemon
Lemon is a natural diuretic that can help you eliminate fluid retention. Also, along with baking soda, it always works as an excellent natural antacid.
drink tea with ginger
Ginger can help deflate the abdomen. You can incorporate it into a tea and drink it before going to sleep.
just relax
Stress can affect our stomach and digestive system. Therefore, meditating, writing, reading or listening to relaxing music before going to bed can help relieve inflammation.
early dinner
Lastly, eat early. Your digestive system should be able to rest for at least 10 hours a night. Do not overload it, respect the time your body needs to cleanse itself.
Will you put these tips into practice? Tell us!
Important: it should be clarified that Bioguía does not give medical advice or prescribe the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical or mental problems without the advice of a doctor, either directly or indirectly. In the case of applying any information on this site for this purpose, Bioguía does not assume responsibility for these acts. The site is intended only to provide information of a general nature to aid in the pursuit of personal growth and development.
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