‘Check the ingredients list first, if you can’t pronounce it, it might not be good for you,’ suggests Hay. Xylitol is a type of added sugar or sweetener that can be bad news for the gut if consumed in excess. However, you may need to start looking at more than just the traffic lights and start studying the ingredients list, even if it’s low in sugar and fat. Nowadays, we are all aware of the traffic light system when looking out for the nutrition information on the food we buy – red means high fat or sugar, orange is moderate and green is low. You may think you’re buying and eating all the right foods but it’s time to check again.

We asked Healthista’s nutritional director Rick Hay to explain what might be causing our bloated bellies and what steps we can take overnight for a flatter stomach tomorrow.įirst let’s look at what’s causing your bloating belly. Why? It’s frustrating when you’re trying your hardest to make healthy choices but the tummy area just doesn’t want to play ball. You’ve been hitting the gym daily, eating your vegetables and keeping yourself hydrated, but then you wake up and there it is, an unwanted bloated belly. Feeling bloated? We asked nutritionist Rick Hay how you can getter a flatter stomach overnight.

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