Get a flat tummy overnight with these 8 miracle foods

Bloating__ is every woman's worst enemy and it can be a challenge to control a bulgy tummy. It occurs throughout the day as a result of the things you eat and the things you drink. However, staying bloat-free all day is possible if you feed your body the right things. Here are eight foods that will do wonders for your tummy if you overdid it on Chinese food the night before!

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Hot water and lemon

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As an old school de-bloating method, hot water and lemon is the ideal beverage to consume first thing in the morning. Instead ofcafecito, first drink this miracle remedy to eliminate excessive blockage in your GI track that could be causing you to bloat.

Asparagus

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This veggie acts as a diuretic which helps flush excess liquid out of your body. Other excellent diuretic veggies are watercress, celery, and cucumbers.

Coconut water

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This special water is rich in potassium which naturally flushes sodium out of our bodies. Make sure to drink it in moderation and still have regular water in addition to it.

Pineapple

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This sweet fruit contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps with digestion and is perfect to eat on an empty stomach or after a meal.

Fennel Seeds

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This little seed is perfect to reduce bloating fast! The compounds in this seed help allows any gas to be released and relaxes your digestive system. You can either steep some in tea or add it to salads.

Peppermint

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Menthol based plants such as peppermint help relieve the digestive tract of any bloating. Have it in the form of a tea to also reduce an upset stomach and for a minty but warm beverage.

Papaya

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This fruit contains the enzyme papain which helps you break down protein easily and helps with digestion. This relieves any bloating you may have and tastes great either on its own or in a smoothie.

Quinoa

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This Latino superfood is packed with protein, fiber, and potassium, which helps you with reducing bloat. Have a quinoa salad or a bowl of quinoa in place of your oatmeal to stay slim in your skinny jeans all day.