| While on a weight loss diet program, at first many | | | | calories. But eating at least half a cup of Pineapple |
| people find it to be extremely helpful. They start | | | | can help reduce the bloat. It adds no more than |
| to lose excess weight, looking thinner and healthier | | | | about 40-50 calories to your diet. Pineapple |
| than before. Diet programs also ensure better | | | | contains a digestive enzyme that enables better |
| general fitness and higher energy levels. | | | | digestion and relieve any discomfort in the |
| But only a few weeks after starting to follow a | | | | stomach and heartburn. Also, its sweet taste may |
| weight loss diet program, people start noticing a | | | | serve as a good dessert in lieu of fatty food, |
| drastic change in their bodies. Since they have | | | | when you crave for something sweet while on a |
| now switched over to different kinds of food | | | | weight loss diet program. |
| stuff, their stomachs tend to appear larger. This is | | | | Papaya – Most people commonly opt for |
| called “Stomach bloat”. This is the reason | | | | apples when on a diet program, but a better fruit |
| several women are often heard complaining of | | | | to indulge in is papaya. It has plenty of |
| feeling “bloated”. | | | | antioxidants and is low in calories as well. The |
| This is the biggest side effect of any diet, as | | | | digestive enzyme called 'Papain' in Papaya aids |
| weight loss diets are usually rich in fiber. The body | | | | digestion by breaking down protein required for |
| takes time in getting used to such changes to | | | | the body. Since most weight loss diets are rich in |
| ones diet. The high rate of fiber causes stomach | | | | protein, including more papaya in your diet helps |
| distention, leaving you with a bloated, puffy feeling | | | | balance the gas and bloat caused by excess |
| in the lower abdomen area. | | | | protein intake. |
| But this does not mean your diet is wrong. You | | | | Mint Leaves in water – It is a known fact that |
| need to give your body the time it needs to get | | | | peppermint tea is great for the body. What |
| used to the change of diet. To bring the bloat in | | | | people don't know is that it is also a great way to |
| your stomach down during this time, you should | | | | lessen the bloated feeling. You can also drink |
| make an extra effort to include certain kind of | | | | water that contains peppermint leaves. |
| foods in your diet. | | | | Peppermint helps relieve any built-up gas in the |
| Asparagus - Not only does this vegetable help | | | | stomach, making you feel more comfortable while |
| stop the bloat in your stomach, it is also a great | | | | dieting. |
| low-calorie side dish to have along with your | | | | Celery – Most weight loss diet programs will |
| meals. Asparagus contains certain compounds that | | | | already contain Celery, as it is a healthy food item |
| promote the growth of a kind of bacteria in the | | | | which is very low in its calorie count. But if you |
| intestines, which in turn enables better movement | | | | don't have it in your diet program, try and add it |
| of food through the colon. Asparagus can be | | | | in. Even a small intake of celery can help detoxify |
| eaten grilled or boiled. | | | | your system and flush out the unwanted water |
| Pineapple – People on a weight loss program | | | | weight in your body. |
| generally avoid this fruit, as it is slightly high | | | | |