Feel bloated after breakfast? These tips will help

Do you ever feel bloated after enjoying a hearty breakfast? If you are nodding at that, you may want to understand and analyse the root cause of the problem.

“After a wonderful breakfast, you’re ready to relax and move on to the rest of your day. But then it happens: Your pants feel tight, and your stomach feels twice its normal size. On top of that, you may even experience cramps, gas, and belching. These are all possible signs of bloating,” certified dietician and lifestyle coach Jasmeet Kaur wore on Instagram.

According to Kaur, to allow easy elimination of waste from the body, drink 200ml warm water to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and gut. Additionally, if you experience constipation or bloating issues, you can add one teaspoon of clarified butter. Squeeze half a lemon to aid digestion and weight loss.

Have a bowl of raw fruits; one or two at a time. You can have a bowl of stewed fruits (apple) to cure constipation. The active microbial enzymes in fruits will also enhance your gut flora.

After an hour, have a bowl of warm, well-cooked breakfast like oatmeal, porridge, pancakes, idli, dosa etc. Ensure your breakfast is warm and cooked and has some salt/sweetener in it. You can add pre-soaked seeds to your breakfast.

You can have nuts with fruits. Ensure to pre-soak all nuts and dry fruits overnight or at least one hour before consuming them.