5 Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Put a Stop to Belly Bloat

Belly bloat can be a real pain in the….yeah! Whether it be that time of the month (menstrual cycle), you have built up gas or it may have something to do with what you ate or drank. Whatever the cause, it’s a very uncomfortable condition.

So, what exactly causes bloating? It’s when fluid or air/gas is trapped in the digestive tract. In some instances, not only do you feel bloated but you can visually see a bloated abdomen, and ladies….I think we can all agree that a bloated belly is not a good look, right?

Signs and symptoms that you're experiencing belly bloat:

Stomach feels fuller/tighter
Stomach rumbling and/or making noises
Pain or discomfort in the stomach
Burping or belching more than normal
Passing gas more than normal

Dealing with belly bloat? I’ve got the remedy. Smoothies! Try these delicious smoothie recipes to put a stop to belly bloat.

1. Pineapple-banana smoothie

1 cup frozen pineapple (the enzymes in pineapple juice help break down protein in your gut, which can help reduce constipation, gas, and bloating)

1 frozen banana (they promote less bloating. A study found that females who ate a banana twice a day had less bloating than those who did not..pretty cool, right?)

1 tablespoon pure matcha powder (matcha is one of the best natural bloating remedies due to its high concentration of antioxidants and catechins)

1 ginger root, 1 inch/ piece (eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas)

2. Blueberry-banana smoothie

1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into chunks (calms gas production in the belly and promotes less bloating)

½ cup of frozen blueberries (they help to better our digestive system and are a good source of fiber)

1 tablespoon of sugar (you can use honey if you prefer or skip the sweetener altogether…I promise it’s still yummy!)

1 cup of buttermilk (you can use coconut kefir as a substitute)

4 ice cubes

3. Strawberry-banana smoothie

2 cups of frozen strawberries, cut in half to blend easier (they better our digestive system)

1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks(which help with less bloating)

½ cup of greek yogurt

½ cup of milk (you can use coconut kefir as a substitute)

Ice cubes (optional)

4. Pineapple-mint smoothie

1-1 ½ cups of pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen(the enzymes in pineapple juice help break down protein in your gut, which can help reduce constipation, gas, and bloating)

Fresh mint leaves, from 2-4 sprigs of mint(mint is known to help relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, which can help relieve bloating and gas)

A handful of baby spinach(known to prevent gas and bloating)

1 cup of water(preferred) or non-dairy milk of choice

1 scoop of plain protein powder

½ -1 cup of ice

5. Orange-banana and berry smoothie

1 orange, peel removed(oranges are a great source of fiber and water, they also promote regular bowel movements)

1 cup of frozen banana(they calm gas production in the belly and promote less bloating)

1½ cups of fresh strawberries(they better our digestive system)

1 1⁄2 cups of frozen raspberries(known to help relieve symptoms of bloating, a great source of fiber and prevents constipation)

1" chunk of ginger(eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas)

1 cup of spinach(known to prevent gas and bloating)

8 oz. of coconut water(an effective option for reducing bloating)

A few other ways to relieve belly bloat:

Herbal tea(ginger, peppermint and chamomile)
Exercise(focus on core body)
Probiotics

A few ways to prevent belly bloat:

Avoid processed foods / eat clean
Drink lots of water

If you're experiencing belly bloating that's intensely painful and has become a recurring problem, you should visit your doctor as soon as possible. This could be a sign of something way more serious that needs medical attention. Are you in need of a healthcare provider? If so, I’ve got you covered. Explore providers here.

These smoothie recipes will be sure to put a stop to any belly bloat you may be experiencing. Bye-bye bloat, hello comfort!