Bloating and indigestion are common ailments during Tet because you consume too much protein and eat too few vegetables.

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Bloating, flatulence, and indigestion are signs of excess gas in the intestines from fermentation reactions promoted by bacteria in the intestines. Unsuitable foods are the main cause of this condition.

Some of the following tips will help you limit and reduceflatulencefast and efficient:

Limit starch and carbonated drinks

Starchy foods that are fermented such as bread, dumplings, etc., sweets such as cakes and candies, highly sweet ripe fruits, milk and dairy products are foods that you should not eat much of because they will produce a lot of gas in your digestive system.

In addition, soft drinks, carbonated mineral water, beer, wine, malted foods, vinegar-based foods, pickles, mushrooms, cheese, etc. are also recommended to be limited for people who often suffer from bloating and discomfort.

Chewing gum is also one of the habits that cause bloating because chewing gum will cause a lot of gas to accumulate in the stomach, leading to or worsening bloating.

Advice on treating indigestion during Tet holiday

The habit of chewing gum is the cause of bloating and indigestion.

Eat lots of green vegetables

You should eat a lot of green vegetables because vegetables are an indispensable dish in the menu if you want to reduce bloating, flatulence and indigestion. Potatoes, sweet potatoes and cereals are suitable choices for those who often suffer from indigestion.

You can eat fish, meat and eggs, but you should prioritize fish because it is good for the digestive system. In spices, do not ignore garlic because garlic contains allicin to prevent bloating. As for fruits, you should add oranges, grapefruit, apples, pineapples, pears after each nutritious meal on Tet holiday.

Milk powderis food that easily causes bloating and flatulence butyogurtIt is also good for the intestines because it contains lactobacillus bacteria, which helps destroy harmful bacteria that cause bloating.

In addition, you should eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and avoid talking while eating to prevent air from entering the stomach and causing bloating.

Some tips:

If you feel bloated and have indigestion, try these tips to reduce the discomfort:

- Eat a few slices of ginger with salt.

- Drinking ginger tea or warm lemon water will help you reduce the feeling of fullness immediately. The method is very simple, mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey and a few slices of ginger into a cup of warm water.

- Drink hot tea mixed with a few drops of peppermint essential oil or a few sprigs of fresh mint.

- Treat bloating by drinking apple cider or a little white wine after each meal. This method is also very effective.

- Or you can use a hot compress or towel to apply evenly to the abdomen and around the navel.

- You can gently rub your abdomen clockwise from the right rib cage to the left, down, to the right, and then back to the starting point until you burp. When massaging your abdomen, you can apply a little oil to your abdomen to make it warmer.

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