No matter why you're bloating [1], it can become a chronic issue that causes more than discomfort. Is bloating a constant battle in your life? Do you suffer from digestive issues you can't seem to kick? We spoke with Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNC [2], to get his best daily tips for preventing bloat. Consider this your daily antibloat routine!
Add: Herbal Tea
Dr. Axe recommends adding in a tea each day and drinking it one to three times. The blend? "An herbal tea of chamomile, fennel, peppermint, and ginger [4]." These ingredients are known to both debloat and ease digestion, but they can also create a sense of calm [5], which can help mitigate stress bloating [6].
Add: Probiotics
"Take probiotic supplements [8] and consume probiotic-rich foods [9]," said Dr. Axe. Balancing the bacteria in your gut [10] through either supplements [11] or fermented foods [12] (including yogurt [13]!) can help create a healthy microbiome [14] and eliminate the chance of bloating.
Add: Bone Broth
Dr. Axe told POPSUGAR you should aim to "drink bone broth daily" to help nourish your gut and digestive lining. Bone broth can be anti-inflammatory [15] and thus prevent any upset and distention in your stomach.
Change: How You Eat Veggies
On a raw-food diet? Dr. Axe thinks you should switch it up if bloating is a problem. "Consume cooked vegetables," he told POPSUGAR. Raw vegetables can be difficult for the body to digest [16], but a few minutes of steaming or sauteing can do the trick.
Remove: Inflammatory Foods
This one will be a little tougher, but Dr. Axe recommends eliminating foods that may trigger bloating [18] or an inflammatory response. "Remove gluten, sugar, raw vegetables, and refined dairy from your diet" if bloating is a chronic issue for you.