Keeping a trim waist
feels impossible. When it comes to sorting through the whirlwind of drinks advertised
as "healthy", finding the right products that won't retain water
weight, cause bloating, or pack on the pounds seems hopeless. With an
ever-rotating variety of beverages touted as "the next big thing," at
our fingertips, sorting through nutritional fact and fiction makes any fitness
goal possible—and making it seem almost impossible to find the best drinks for
a flat belly. To help us sort through the ocean of drinks that claim to have
medicinal benefits, Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, helped us assemble the
master list of the top beverages that ensure your flat belly dreams become a
reality. Whether you have just started your diet journey or have years of
experience under your belt, choose one of these drinks for a flat belly that
can help you keep a tight midsection.
PEPPERMINT TEA: "Peppermint tea soothes muscles which helps food and gas to
pass more quickly," Goodson says. "It also acts as an
anti-inflammatory, which can help improve digestive issues." When you need
to keep your stomach tight, peppermint tea can solve most issues you might face
on a day-to-day basis. Anti-inflammatory properties make this drink a winner on
all fronts and freshen up anyone's day.
YOGURT DRINKS: Whether you favor a
bottle of Siggi's, Lifeway, or another probiotic infused yogurt drink on the
market, your stomach will thank you for treating it to such a wholesome
beverage. "Yogurt contains probiotics, which are good bacteria that
fight off bad bacteria, as well as active cultures that can aid in digestion
are great for decreasing bloat and other negative gastrointestinal
issues," Goodson says. To keep your belly nice and flat, make sure to add
this drink into your daily meal routine.
KOMBUCHA: "Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that contains probiotics as
well as several species of lactic-acid bacteria which may have probiotic
function and strengthen a healthy gut," Goodson says. This
wholesome drink not only serves up a refreshing bite that goes well by itself
or a meal, but it also has a vast variety of health benefits. No matter your preferred brand, you can't go wrong with
a kombucha if you need to tighten your midsection.
DANDELION ROOT TEA: You may have seen
this tea at the grocery store and wondered about what kind of benefits
this alluring herbal blend might encompass. For anyone looking to flatten their
waistline, you are in luck! "This tea has been found to help combat
digestive illness by improving digestion and increasing blood flow to the
stomach," Goodson says.
COCONUT WATER: "Coconut water helps
regulate your fluid levels and counterbalances the effects of eating or
drinking too much sodium (a prime bloating culprit)," Goodson says. Everyone's
favorite electrolyte replenisher now has a second function—keeping your
stomach tight and flat. With its ultra-hydrating properties, any version of
this drink should enter your diet, whether you need to rehydrate after the gym
or just want to shape up your core.
PINEAPPLE JUICE: "Pineapple contains a digestive enzyme called bromelain," Goodson says. "That can help breakdown protein and ease digestion." Those same tingly enzymes we feel when we chow down on fresh pineapple can help us keep bloat down and make our daily digestion cycles that much better. Don't take this juice for granted on your next grocery run.
GINGER TEA: Everyone
has heard that ginger ale can help an upset stomach, but now the benefits go
beyond just settling your stomach you when you feel sick. "Ginger
tea is known for its soothing effects by decreasing cramping, bloating and
indigestion, while also stimulating stomach emptying," Goodson says. Next
time you have any stomach trouble, reach for your favorite ginger tea to keep
you from feeling bloat and discomfort.
ALOE VERA JUICE: Don't let the
prospect of aloe vera juice turn you off. This burn remedy has a plethora of
health benefits and keeping your waistline trim remains a key secret for anyone
looking to better their stomach region. "Aloe vera contains laxative
properties as well as anti-inflammatory effects," Goodson says. "This
helps keep you regular, can help increase digestions rate, and [decreases]
bloat."
DIGESTIFS: "A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal,
to help aid in digestion," Goodson says. "Digestifs typically come in
the forms of fortified wines, aged liquors, herbal liqueurs, and bitter
liqueurs." Nothing feels as classy as having a small sip of grappa,
brandy, or limoncello after dinner, and now you can indulge without any guilt.
These liqueurs truly live up to their name and help your digestion track
process any rich food, rounding out any hearty meal.
GREEN TEA: Whether you want to
pack in the antioxidants or just relax with a hot mug of a relaxing tea, a
serving of green tea can do wonders for your health and stomach. "Green
tea is abundant in polyphenols, antioxidants and catechins," Goodson says.
"It has compounds which can help soothe the digestive system, increase the
breakdown of food and help relieve bloating and gas." Next time you need
some help digesting after dinner, reach for a cup of this hot beverage for your
health.
KEFIR: "The lactic acid bacteria in
fermented foods like kefir helps breakdown lactose (milk sugar) into lactic
acid, which can help decrease digestive stress for some," Goodson says.
This Eastern European favorite has stuck around for a good reason. Packed with probiotics, this rich dairy beverage can help regulate anyone's
digestive track and promotes smooth, flat bellies on anyone looking to slim
down.
WATER: Water does wonders for everyone with good reason. At zero
calories a glass, it can fill you up without slowing you down, and the health
benefits extend to anyone looking to keep a tight stomach. "Water and
other liquids help break down food so that your body can absorb the
nutrients," Goodson says. "It also softens stool, which helps prevent
constipation."
ICED BLACK TEA: "Similar to
other types of tea produced from the camellia sinensis plant, black tea has
been shown to help aid digestion and prevent bloating and stomach upsets,"
Goodson says. With so many iced teas on the market, trying to decide which can
help the most seems tough. Have no fear—as long as you indulge in this treat,
you can keep your waistline consistently flat. Avoid any added sugar if
possible, and your waistline will thank you.
LACTOSE-FREE MILKS: Don't get turned off
by all dairy products. Lactose-free milk can keep down any unwanted bloat
from other dairy and might provide the answer for a new beverage to help keep
your figure together. "Lactose-free milk is a 100% cow's milk that
includes the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the milk sugar lactose,"
Goodson says. "This can help those who experience lactose intolerance and
typically have gas and bloating after drinking milk."
SMOOTHIES: "Reach for a balanced smoothie," Goodson says. "Here's the formula—probiotics
plus prebiotics plus digestive enzymes equals [a] balanced smoothie."
BY: erich barganier, eat this, not that, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
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