Sometimes, excessive use can cause problems like swelling. There are home remedies to treat or prevent it.
One of the best options is cold infusions. You can make them using whatever ingredients you like, and if they have anti-inflammatory properties, all the better, as 20minutos points out.
Benefits
Cucumber, ginger, and mint are three foods that each offer different benefits. Cucumber, besides being a diuretic and composed of almost 95% water, contains fiber, giving it digestive properties and other nutritional advantages.
Mint is not only good for preventing and combating bloating, thanks to its menthol content. It also helps maintain good memory and, according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), contains micronutrients such as calcium and iron, as well as vitamins A, C, and E.
Ginger, on the other hand, is a food that has always been famous for its antibiotic properties, which is why it is highly recommended in cases of colds or flu.
In turn, according to the Quirónsalud website, “it is a good ally for eliminating fluid retention. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and increases body temperature and accelerates metabolism.”
How to make the infusion
Making a cold infusion with ginger, mint, and cucumber is, practically, simple.
Simply prepare a glass or pitcher of water, chop the remaining food, add it to the liquid, and let it sit in the refrigerator for a while. If you prefer, add some ice cubes.
Other options
Green tea is one of the best infusions for reducing bloating. According to pharmacist María Tránsito López, it has “an antiplatelet, angioprotective, and anti-inflammatory effect.” It is also a great aid in cases of fat loss.
Another alternative is flaxseed infusion, a tea that, in addition to reducing bloating, combats collagen loss. The main reason lies in the lignans, which, among other things, help counteract the potential effects of free radicals and, therefore, the signs of aging.
