Banana Secret: How to Get Rid of Bloating in Minutes

Bloating can ruin your mood, interfere with your concentration, and even affect your self-confidence.

If you're tired of feeling like you're in a balloon, take a look at this simple and affordable fruit that acts as a natural lifesaver.

Bananas contain a record amount of potassium, a microelement that regulates water-salt balance.

When excess sodium, such as after salty food, retains fluid in the tissues, potassium acts as a diuretic, helping the kidneys remove excess salt. This reduces swelling and pressure on the intestinal walls, instantly relieving the condition. In addition, bananas contain prebiotic fiber - inulin, which feeds the beneficial bacteria in the intestines. Unlike coarse fibers that cause gas, inulin gently stimulates digestion, preventing the fermentation of food residues.

If you don't have a banana on hand, you can replace it with oranges or strawberries.

Oranges are rich in potassium and vitamin C, which reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, and strawberries contain enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates, which often cause bloating.

Avocado, as a source of magnesium, also helps relax the smooth muscles of the intestines.

To reduce the risk of bloating, start your day with a glass of warm water with a slice of lemon. This will activate enzymes and flush out toxins.

Add ginger tea to your diet - the gingerol in it speeds up metabolism and neutralizes gases.

Give up carbonated drinks and replace them with mint infusion or kombucha.

Greens such as parsley, dill and spinach not only add flavor to dishes, but also remove excess fluid thanks to chlorophyll.

Coffee without sugar and milk, consumed in moderation (no more than 2 cups a day), stimulates peristalsis.

Beware of common mistakes: Chewing gum causes air to be swallowed, and raw vegetables overnight, such as cabbage or onions, contain raffinose, which is fermented by bacteria to produce gas. Cooking destroys this carbohydrate. Quick snacks on the go also contribute to air swallowing and insufficient chewing of food.

If bloating catches you by surprise before an important event, eat half a banana, chewing it slowly. Self-massage of the abdomen clockwise will “start” the movement of gases, and the “child” pose from yoga, performed for 2-3 minutes, will relieve pressure on the intestines.

It is important to remember: if the symptoms recur regularly, are accompanied by pain or changes in stool, you should consult a gastroenterologist.