Is a bloated stomach your number one insecurity? There are simple, entirely natural habits to help you feel more comfortable in your stomach. Today we’re sharing 6 essential tips to help you feel more at ease day to day!
Tip 1: watch what you eat
Excess fat, water retention… A bloated stomach can have a thousand and one causes! The first step is to adjust your diet and drink enough water. Focus on a varied diet, with fruit, vegetables, spices and lean meats (see also our pick of summer foods). And try to cut back on starchy foods, red meat and dairy products.
What about teas and herbal infusions?
A cup of hot tea or herbal infusion is one of those little comfort rituals many of us enjoy when we feel bloated. It also counts towards your daily water intake. Choose your infusions according to your taste. Ask a healthcare professional for advice if you’re pregnant or taking medication.
We created a 20-Day Detox Programme with 3 herbal teas and infusions.
Three cups a day, with plants that contribute to digestive functions
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Tip 2: choose the right activities
Alongside your strength training sessions, incorporate a few targeted exercises to tone your core. You’ll find some examples by clicking here.
And when it comes to cardio, keep moving regularly! You can try swimming, running, boxing or even Zumba, for example. Aim for at least 3 cardio sessions per week, and walk as much as possible to stay active throughout the day!
Tip 3: massage your stomach
Did you know? Your Cellublue cup can also be used on your stomach. As well as being used on areas affected by cellulite, this tool lets you give your stomach an invigorating massage. Remember to oil the entire area with the complementary massage oil, then perform your massage.
You can watch our video to learn the right technique. Massage each area with the cup for 5 minutes! With regular use, your skin will look smoother and more toned. The Cellublue method is a simple massage you can do at home, focusing on the stomach and waist area.
How do you use the Cellublue cup on your stomach?
You use the Cellublue cup on your stomach just as you would on other areas, following the steps above. For maximum comfort, make sure your skin is well oiled before each pass.
Tip 4: breathe and de-stress!
Our stomach contains 200 million nerve cells, making it a kind of “second brain”. Could the presence of neurons behind our abdominal wall explain why our stomach reacts to the slightest upset, swelling with our moods? To feel more at ease in your tummy, it’s recommended to breathe deeply and meditate. Why?
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Because abdominal breathing engages the core from within: by practising deep breathing, you work the entire abdominal belt, from the rectus abdominis to the transverse muscle.
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Because breathing, combined with meditation, helps you de-stress. And chronic stress can affect sleep quality… and weight!
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Because slow, deep belly breathing is a real moment of relaxation. See also our article on the bloated stomach.
Tip 5: explore probiotics
“Probio” what? Probiotics! Our digestive system is home to a microbiome: a unique community of bacteria, different for each of us, that helps us digest everything we eat. However, this microbiome can sometimes be weakened by illness or medication.
Probiotics are live micro-organisms found naturally in certain fermented foods, such as yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, tempeh or unpasteurised apple cider vinegar. No single food will debloat your stomach on its own, but varying these fermented foods over the week is a good habit.
Tip 6: keep drinking, always!
We say it time and again: staying well hydrated matters. The body is made up of around 65% water… Your stomach, like the rest of your body, needs water to function properly.
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If you’re prone to abdominal water retention, good hydration matters: drink regularly throughout the day, with 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day as a common guideline, depending on your age, activity level and the weather.
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Hydration, alongside a varied diet, is a classic tip for sluggish digestion. If constipation sets in, speak to your GP.
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Finally, choosing water rather than sugary drinks is a simple way to look after yourself every day, especially after a few indulgences.
How can you get rid of a bloated stomach quickly?
There’s no instant fix: a bloated stomach is best tackled by working on several things at once. Adjusting your diet, drinking enough water, staying active, massaging your stomach, breathing deeply and eating a variety of fermented foods are the approaches covered in this article. If the discomfort persists, speak to your GP.
Frequently asked questions
How can I debloat my stomach quickly?
There’s no instant fix that works overnight. Rather than looking for a quick solution, focus on simple habits you can keep up every day, and if the discomfort persists, speak to your GP.
How do you use the Cellublue cup on your stomach?
Simply follow the technique shown in our video. You’ll find all the details in the section “Tip 3: massage your stomach”.
What foods should I avoid if I have a bloated stomach?
If you often feel bloated, try to cut back on starchy foods, red meat and dairy products, and focus on a varied diet: fruit, vegetables, spices and lean meats. If the discomfort persists, speak to your GP.
How much water should I drink a day?
Common guidelines suggest around 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day, depending on your age, activity level and the weather. You’ll find these tips in the section “Tip 6: keep drinking, always!”.
Which foods contain probiotics?
Fermented foods: yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, tempeh or unpasteurised apple cider vinegar. No single food will debloat your stomach on its own: they simply fit into a varied diet.
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