When it comes to bloating there are a myriad of reasons why the stomach has seemingly expanded in a space of minutes. For women, being on your monthlies often creates bloating, being stressed out, eating too quickly or eating the wrong kinds of food will all play havoc on the digestive system and in turn the belly. Fortunately, there is a simple and easy drink to sip on which has been proven to help ease your bloated symptoms.
When we suffer with a case of the bloat, one is less inclined to reach for beverages in the hopes of reducing it. In our minds we believe it will only add to the problem.
However, drinking more actually helps to reduce bloating.
That is of course you are drinking the right kind of beverage.
Leading health experts recommend sipping on hot water with lemon which helps to wake up the digestive system to get things moving better and in turn reduce the bloat.
Lemon water is a great fluid option for reducing bloating.
The reasoning behind this is that lemons are gentle laxatives and diuretics and when combined with warm water help to reduce salt and water retention in the body.
David Grotto, author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your said: “People tend to think that when they’re holding onto water they should cut back drinking it, but that’s not the
“Retaining water is actually your body’s way of holding on to fluid so you don’t dehydrate.
“If you’re having a bloating problem, that’s the time you want to push fluids, not restrict them.
“Since lemons are a natural diuretic when added to warm water, consuming lemon water can help reduce the amount of salt retained in the body and help with bloating.
“Just make sure you drink from the glass and not through a straw, so you don’t take in any extra air.”
The European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research looked at the health benefits of drinking lemon water.
The research noted: “Regularly drinking very warm water, especially in the morning, can heal our bodies, providing digestive power and reducing metabolic waste that could have built up in our immune system.
“Physicians recommend drinking warm water in the morning, usually, with a polyphenol-rich lemon immersion, or with a tea to decrease free radical activity in the body.
“The consumption of warm water increases the tightening of the intestines, which optimizes elimination.”
Stimulating the bowels will help the body to return back to its healthy normal functioning.
Warm water with lemons also helps to alleviate pain and is known to be nature’s most powerful home remedy.
The heat from the water is known to have a calming and soothing effect on the abdominal muscles which provide relief for cramps and muscle spasms.
Other benefits of sipping on warm lemon water include energizing the body, providing a rich source of potassium, relieves stress and uplifts the mood, curbs hunger, boosts the immune system and improves skin.
