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May 1, 2024
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High Stomach: How to Relieve and Prevent This Problem

A high stomach is a disorder usually caused by bloating, which causes this part of the belly to become larger. Besides the aesthetic issue, this is also a health issue.

The problem may have different causes, both related to weight gain and genetics, as a thin person may also have a high stomach.

The nutritionist Haline Dalsgaard, creator of the online project "Health on the plate", and cosmetologist Lia Mezzomo, from Jacques Janine Rio Sul salon, in Rio de Janeiro, explain that the most important thing is to know well the functioning of each organism and, thus, identify what may be happening.

Below they explain some common situations for those with this problem, talk about the most and least recommended foods, and tips to help prevent or reduce the high stomach.

What are the possible causes?

Poor digestion or gas formation caused by the way we eat can influence the onset of a high stomach. Here are some common causes:

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Excessive food consumption, which overloads and slows digestion.
Intolerance to some kind of food, which can cause fermentation and gas production.
Gastrointestinal problems such as excessive flatulence, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.
Situations that lead to the accumulation of fat in the abdominal region.
Genetic issues, regardless of physical type or diet.

For each case, the way to deal with the problem should be different. You should consult a nutritionist or gastroenterologist to help you identify what needs to be done.

How to treat?

Regarding the treatment of the high stomach, food is the main point, as the way we eat and the food we eat makes a difference by aggravating or attenuating the problem. Physical activities and other treatments may also help. Check out:

Adequate food

According to nutritionist Haline, the first step is to reduce the amount of food in meals and increase the number of meals a day. Rather than simply having breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is more interesting to reduce the amount of food on the plate and to 'break down'. the morning and afternoon break with small snacks ?, explains.

Eat the right way

Eating can also influence gas production due to air swallowing or poor digestion, which causes flatulence. "Eating too fast or talking while eating can be a huge enemy of digestion," warns the nutritionist.

Avoid foods that are harmful

Haline also lists some foods that should be consumed in moderation, such as sugars, honey, corn syrup; refined flours (for not having fibers); milks and derivatives when lactose causes fermentation and discomfort; sweeteners such as xylitol, mannitol and sorbitol, widely used in candy and diet chewing gum; vegetables like kale, cabbage, cauliflower and chicory, vegetables like beets and carrots, fruits like watermelon, persimmon and mango, and grains like beans and peas.

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Physical exercises

Another important tip is to focus on localized exercises, as they help strengthen the muscles and this will support the organs in the abdominal cavity.

Aesthetic treatments

Cosmetologist Lia Mezzomo says the most appropriate aesthetic treatment for high stomach is cryolipolysis. "Procedure in which fat cells are frozen until destroyed," he explains.

It is important to make it clear that digestive disorders are very individual and what goes for one person may not be good for another. The important thing is to know what type of food may be hindering digestion and which measures work best in each case.

Simple Tips and Habits to Relieve a High Stomach

In addition to the treatments, some measures can help relieve your high stomach sensations. See the tips given by the experts:

Before cooking beans and peas, soak the beans in water for about 30 minutes, then discard the water and use another to cook them. This helps to reduce the gas production generated by these foods.
Increase water intake throughout the day. Water is critical to assist the action of food fibers in improving digestion, as well as preventing constipation.
Reduce alcohol consumption because alcohol increases intestinal permeability and contributes to gas production.
Try fiber-rich, satiety-enhancing foods and digestive teas such as green tea, mint, mint, hibiscus, psilium, lemon balm, bilberry and holy carcass, which are diuretics and can make it easier to burn calories. fight the swelling.
Start the day with a green digestive juice. Dietitian Haline Dalsgaard's tip is to mix in a blender 1 slice of pineapple, 6 mint leaves, ginger zest, 200ml of coconut water and ice.

Even following all the guidelines correctly, professionals say that, just like any other aesthetic problem, the high stomach can go back and forth, depending on one's diet and lifestyle.

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