Feeling Bloated

You don't have to miss parties or nights out anymore because you are feeling too bloated. Simply keeping a tab on your food can keep the bloating under control.
Before you can start your new diet, you need to know if you have bloating because of flatulence and indigestion or because of water retention, which happens when you are PMSing.

Once you know, keep these tips in mind while eating:

Ginger
"It will be an excellent remedy if you feel bloated because of gas problems," says nutritionist and iDiva expert Naini Setalvad from Health For You, Mumbai. Ginger relaxes your stomach and ensures that no food remains behind in your stomach. Since it soothes your digestive system, using plenty of ginger in your curries is a good idea.

Mint
Mint has the same properties as ginger. It will work for those who don't like the taste or aroma of ginger. "Chewing on a few leaves of mint should be enough. I recommend mint because it has no side-effects and many people like the taste," says Mumbai-based dietician Rohini Handa.

Asafetida
Better known as ajwain, asafetida is an ayurvedic cure for those who are bloated and have indigestion. It is also useful if you have painful periods. If you do not like this spice, you can try mixing a pinch of it with salt in a glass of buttermilk.

Celery
Setalvad says, "Celery has to ability to retain water, so it will help if you have water accumulated in your stomach.

For water retention related bloating, start by avoiding food with too much salt in it." You can chew on a few celery seeds or simply include celery in your salad.

Chamomile
"Chamomile is an excellent drink to have when you are PMSing. It helps relieve stomach pains, so it is a good way to cure both stomach cramps and bloating during menstruation," says Handa. Since chamomile tea also helps alleviate water retention, it is perfect for you.

Obviously, there is no point including these in your diet if you don't avoid the wrong food. While you should be cooking your food with ginger and asafetida, don't forget to leave out beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, apples, pears, dairy products, sprouts, onion and garlic.

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