Reduce belly bloat by making these simple food swaps

So all of us really want to achieve one thing in particular - a flat belly!

WE could be doing all the right exercises, so much cardio, and ab exercises, but one thing that we need to look at - is food that makes us bloat. We all know the obvious culprit is a few types of beans, dairy, eating too much fibre, but here a few more tips that could help rid you of the bloating as well.

1. dairy

If dairy makes you bloated, you may have developed lactose intolerance. Try lower-lactose foods (like hard cheese or yogurt) or lactose-free dairy products

2. fruit

Berries, grapes, and citrus contain a near-equal ratio of the sugars fructose and glucose, making them easier to digest than fruits with more fructose, such as honeydew, apples, and pears.

3. Switch your starch.

If fructan-rich wheat, rye, or barley is behind your bloat, choose stomach-friendly rice, corn, oats, or potatoes.

5. Be smart about beans.

Limit galactan-rich legumes (soy nuts, chickpeas, lentils, and all beans), cabbage, and brussels sprouts if they're causing you trouble. Soaking dried beans overnight may help.

Xoxo Betty