Soothe minor tummy troubles and put an end to puffiness with 8 foods that will leave you feeling ‘deflated’ by aiding digestion, reducing water retention and whipping nasty whiffs into shape!
By Alice Whitehead
Oats
'A bloated tummy is most commonly due to constipation,' says TV’s health and beauty expert Tina Richards.
Apple cider vinegar
Not just good for dousing on salads (and maybe the odd chip!), apple cider vinegar can work wonders on tummy troubles.
Quinoa
You’ve heard of superfoods – well meet the superseed!
Pineapple
While it’s commonly thought that pineapple can upset delicate stomachs, in fact this tropical number contains an enzyme called ‘bromelain’ that
Bananas
Worthy of a place in every first aid kit, bananas should be the first choice when treating tummy upsets.
Wholegrain rice
'If there’s one food I would recommend to support healthy digestion it would be wholegrain rice,' says nutritional therapist Sarah West, who p
Yoghurt
Believe it or not, while you go about your daily life, there’s a gladiatorial style fight in your gut between good and bad bacteria – but a little bio y
Celery
'Foods with a diuretic effect such as celery, onion, aubergine and parsley, also help to reduce water retention in the body,' says Polly Noble.
