Nutritionist Keri Glassman is joining Access’ Healthy Hollywood team. Keri, who regularly shares her expertise on Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live, is now answering your nutrition, diet, and health questions.
Want to know which foods to use to slim down fast? Curb carvings? Ask Keri anything!
Keri will choose one great question a week to be answered Thursdays in our Healthy Hollywood column.
To submit your questions for Keri, click HERE!
To kick off Keri’s first posting - Tracy from Abingdon, Maryland asks: “Which foods cause bloating?”
Here is Keri’s answer:
Hey Tracy:
Thanks for your question. Bloating is a huge concern among women and the wrong foods can certainly be the culprit. There’s nothing worse (ok, a few things!) than feeling “puffy” when you’ve got a big night out planned – such as a hot Valentine’s Day date.
Bloating is a buildup of gas in the abdomen, caused by digestion or swallowed air. Bloating can also result from an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, which creates gas and can add inches to your waistline.
Similar to bloating is water retention, which is caused by eating foods high in salt. High levels of sodium cause the body to hold onto extra fluid and results in that 4 months prego look. Not cute!
So, what can you do? Stay away from sodium-heavy processed foods, carbonated beverages, gum and hard candy – plus sugar alcohols!
Get these de-bloating foods into your diet to feel leaner.
1. Celery & Fennel: These tasty, crunchy veggies act as diuretics, helping you to lose extra water you’re retaining. Toss into salad or munch on as a snack with spicy salsa.
2. Asparagus: This veggie has certain compounds that act like probiotics (encourage healthy bacteria to grow), which aids digestion. Add some lemon juice to grilled asparagus for a slimming side dish.
3. Ginger: This anti-inflammatory food also has anti-spasmodic characteristics. Studies also show that it has de-bloating properties. Try grating into your favorite marinade.
4. Tea (peppermint, ginger, chamomile): These teas can help food to pass through stomach and relieve gas. Sip on your choice of iced or hot tea with lemon.
5. Yogurt: Regardless of choosing non-fat or low-fat yogurt, yogurt gives you a dose of beneficial bacteria, which helps keep your digestion efficient. Add sunflower seeds to yogurt for extra crunch.
If you’ve got a question for Keri, send it over! Click here to submit your nutrition, health & diet questions!
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