Beat bloating this summer
We all worry about how we're going to look in a bikini and know that avoiding ‘naughty’ foods and working out are key to staying in shape over summer, there may be something else that is adding to that bulging waistband: Excess water.
In fact, uncomfortable and unsightly bloating caused by water retention may be a factor. Few women realise that up to three pounds of excess water may be trapped in their bodies at any time.
To ensure that you can flaunt a happy, bulge and bloat-free bikini body this summer make sure you drink lots of water, the recommended daily amount is two litres a day and we really need to increase this even more during periods of over-indulgence.
Make sure you do some regular exercise; whilst no-one expects you to head to the gym every day now that the finer weather is looming (fingers crossed) a brisk stroll for twenty minutes every day should be easy to fit in.
When it comes to tea-time, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables which shouldn't be too difficult because as the weather warms up we feel less inclined to stock up on stodge and tend to tuck in to healthy salads, so this should become easier. But remember to refrain from adding salt to your meals.
If you have a tendency to suffer from water retention take a natural, herbal diuretic like Aquaban Herbal which will help to eliminate excess water.
Female First - Ruth Harrison