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The First Thing To Eat When You Feel Bloated After A Long Holiday Weekend

May 31, 2017 by Emily Belfiore
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The days following a long Memorial Day Weekend can be tough, especially if you indulged in some extra treats during your celebrations. But don’t worry, those bloated and fatigued feelings won’t last for long. You can still get back on track with your summer dieting and look and feel great too.

 

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After 3 days of BBQ foods and American flag-themed sweets, it’s time to eat foods with more nutritional value that will cleanse your body of all the toxins you put into it over the weekend.

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But, before you start heading to the fridge for a healthy meal, there’s one thing you should have before that will help take care of your post-holiday weekend bloating.

lemon water

Have a glass of warm lemon water to start your day. Having it early in the day helps flush out toxins and helps reduce any inflammation in the body.

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Start with 10 ounces of lemon water in the morning and then continue to hydrate throughout the day, as hydration is key for getting rid of the excess water that’s making you bloat.

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Associate Editor

Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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Costco bakery section filled with delicious baked goods.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting down.
Celebrity event with fans capturing moments with phones.
Assorted drinks from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil in a kitchen.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Person checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in a store.
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Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.