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Inflammation can be not only uncomfortable, but also incredibly frustrating when you’re eating healthy and exercising, yet still struggle with a bloated, distended belly. While it can be easy to wallow in despair at your inflamed body, ultimately you will benefit more from taking action against the stress induced attack on your gut. Whether it stems from anxiety, food intolerance or lack of sleep, these are the three best teas for treating bloat so you can finally look and feel your best.
Green Tea
Green tea is widely regarded for its total body benefits, and that extends even to inflammation. This drink contains the polyphenol EGCG which is great for treating chronic bloating. According to Healthline, “EGCG has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve some of the flare-ups associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.” If your bloating stems from something more serious than just a bad reaction to food, green tea could be a valuable addition to your daily routine to help ease this unfortunate symptom. However, it does contain caffeine, so try to limit your intake before bed.
Turmeric Tea
Turmeric is one of the best anti-inflammatory spices so it’s only natural that a turmeric tea would yield the same power. According to Medical News Today, “As an anti-inflammatory, curcumin may help reduce the most prominent symptoms of arthritis. A 2017 study found that out of 206 American adults with self-reported rheumatoid arthritis, 63 percent used non-vitamin supplements to manage their symptoms, with turmeric being the most popular product that was taken.” Turmeric can treat inflammation from your belly to your joints, so your overall health will benefit from a warm cup of turmeric tea on days when you’re feeling your worst.
Ginger Tea
There’s nothing worse than a bloated, upset stomach, and ginger is the best natural remedy for this. According to Medical News Today, “Ginger contains compounds, such as shogaols and gingerols, that might be beneficial to a person’s health. According to a 2015 review, both shogaols and gingerols have anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiallergic activities.” Not only will ginger tea help you to feel better, but it will also alleviate the bloating in your abdomen which may prevent you from seeing the results of your healthy lifestyle.
Tea is so much more than a caffeine hit or a soothing bedtime beverage. Depending on the tea you opt for, you can fight against a number of health issues and help to create your best, healthiest body, supporting your positive lifestyle decisions. Once you target inflammation in the body, it’s important to continue eating nutrient dense foods and practice habits that allow you to feel your best.
