New Year, New Abs - Nutrition with Denise!
Welcome readers of my New Year, New Abs magazine! I wanted to give you a little extra insight into some foods you can eat to help all your “ab work” shine through even more - add these bloat-banishing foods to your diet, courtesy of my Denise Austin Membership (less than 14 cents per day!!)! These will help promote a healthy gut, keep you regular, and reduce water retention - give them a try!
- Ginger. Sip on ginger tea or add grated ginger to your meals to help reduce gas, fullness, and nausea.
- Peppermint. It helps ease cramping and bloat, so try peppermint tea or add fresh leaves to your smoothies!
- Yogurt and Fermented Foods. Foods with probiotics help rebalance gut bacteria, so add plain Greek yogurt (a great source of protein!), sauerkraut, miso or kefir to your diet.
- Bananas. Rich in potassium, bananas help ease sodium-related water retention, a common cause of bloating. Add as a snack or to your breakfast.
- Cucumbers. Their high water content helps flush sodium out, reducing fluid retention. I love cucumbers as a snack or added to smoothies or salads.
- Oatmeal. One of my all-time favorite foods, because it provides soluble fiber that helps digestion, is a good source of protein, and fills you up and fuels your energy!
- Asparagus. This green veggie contains elements that support gut health and reduce water retention.
- Avocado. Another Austin family-favorite food! These fruits provide potassium and healthy fats that help reduce inflammation.
And don’t forget that there are foods you should minimize when it comes to bloat, too - carbonated drinks, sugar alcohols, and processed foods with lots of sodium are at the top of the list!
If you want more tips on how to eat to promote a healthy lifestyle - while looking and feeling fabulous! - join my Membership! Just $49 for an entire year gives you access to hundreds of on-demand workouts, a recipe library and more! Let’s build those abs together!
Xoxo, Denise