1. Wring out any water retention Symptoms including abdominal bloating or puffiness, swollen legs, ankles and feet, and stiff joints all point towards water retention.
2. Get the gut going Constipation and sluggish digestion can distend the abdomen, so it’s important to eat plenty of foods containing insoluble fibre to keep things moving.
3. “Wall” pilates can tone your abs Forget old-fashioned sit-ups, Wall pilates is the latest TikTok craze to help you achieve a honed waistline and the only equipment needed is – you guessed it – a wall.
4. Calorie restriction will help Although not the whole story, restricting your energy intake for a week will certainly go some way to losing that inch.
5. Bust away stress That churning feeling in the stomach can be the first warning that our stress levels are high.
6. Debloat with kiwi When it comes to individual foods that can help reduce bloating, kiwi fruit comes up trumps.
Conversely, there are some foods that can contribute to bloating and flatulence, such as beans and lentils, cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprout, cabbage and cauliflower, garlic, onions and fizzy drinks, so these are best avoided if you are suffering from bloating.
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