Christmas is a great time for togetherness, food and joy! But maybe you can also recognize the feeling of a swollen stomach after eating a little too much of the good stuff?
Here we guide you to a less bloated belly this Christmas with 7 simple tips. Remember to save the checklist for Christmas dinner time!
Did you know that the feeling of a swollen stomach after eating can be caused by something as simple as not chewing food properly? Chewing food properly helps the first (mechanical) part of digestion so that the stomach can then digest the food better, which in turn can reduce gas formation.
So remember to chew your food in between!
Eating mindfully and with presence is also linked to creating a good environment for digestion. Enjoy what's in front of you with both your taste buds and your eyes - and you'll minimize the risk of a bloated stomach after eating!
To reduce the risk of a swollen stomach after eating (or if the 'accident' has already happened), it is a good idea to move between meals. When you move around, you help your digestion to be more efficient, as it increases circulation in the gastrointestinal tract. So go for a walk or two between Christmas tables!
Water - perhaps the easiest and best thing we have! Drinking plenty of water not only increases the feeling of fullness in your body (which can prevent you from eating too much too quickly) but did you know that water is essential for the transportation and emptying speed of your intestines?
So don't forget to toast with water too!
Some ingredients on the Christmas table can be particularly gassy. Beans, dried fruit, cabbage dishes, rice à la malta and onions are examples of things that can affect the stomach. So take it easy with these ingredients on the Christmas table to prevent a swollen stomach, especially if you know you have a particularly sensitive stomach.
Christmas peace, did you know that it's also good for your stomach? Stress can actually cause several stomach conditions such as bloating, diarrhea and constipation - and maybe you can recognize that when you are anxious, your stomach is also anxious? So remember to breathe properly, and pause. This will support your stomach health from the inside out.
There are natural remedies that support your stomach health for a less swollen stomach. FilVel Bowal that you can find in the Bonimedic range can, for example, help relieve stomach discomfort and help reduce gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. FilVel Bowal also strengthens the immune system, improves digestion and reduces the risk of certain conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). One capsule a day is a great way to support stomach health naturally, both during and after Christmas.
Psst! Throughout December until January 7, you can use the code JULY BALANCE20, which gives you 20 % on the entire range at Bonimedics, including the supplements from FilVel.
We at Bonimedics wish you a very merry Christmas - with a less swollen stomach after food with our 7 tips!
/ The team at Bonimedics
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