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\"Woman<\/span><\/a><\/p>

1.\u00a0Breathe better: <\/strong><\/p>

Or rather practice better expiration, thus returning the belly and not pushing forward.\u00a0It is an effective way to build the stomach muscle, provided that you\u00a0regularly\u00a0pay attention to your breathing. When you begin an exercise, exhale first, stretching the distance between the neck and the perineum, which encourages us to straighten our posture.<\/p>

2.\u00a0Infuse some seeds:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Pour in a jar equal amounts of fennel seeds, coriander and cumin.\u00a0Shake well.\u00a0Throw a teaspoon of the mixture in a cup of boiling water, strain after 10 minutes infusion.\u00a0Otherwise, use cumin alone.\u00a0The anise and caraway can also be prepared the same way.\u00a0All these seeds - which belong to the same Apiaceae family - are deemed to combat bloating and aid digestion.<\/p>

3.\u00a0Get creative with vegetables:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Since they are rich in insoluble fibre, vegetables are sometimes\u00a0difficult to digest\u00a0which can encourage us to reduce their consumption.\u00a0However, they bring a wealth of minerals and vitamins:\u00a0Their\u00a0fibres\u00a0have the ability to accelerate the transit and elimination of toxins.\u00a0To 'tame' the vegetables gently prepare mixed soups (not overcooked), juices (the juicer removes unwanted fibres), and think\u00a0of lacto-fermented vegetables (like cabbages) which are rich\u00a0in enzymes and contain friendly bacteria for the intestines.\u00a0As for carrots or beets, grate and marinate them for a few hours in advance in dressing to make them more digestible.<\/p>

4.\u00a0Take probiotics:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Our intestinal flora is home to billions of bacteria essential to the proper functioning of digestion.\u00a0They can reduce or see their balance compromised when taking antibiotics, during period of stress or disturbance of the immune system.\u00a0This causes possible disorders, swelling, and bloating... Hence the importance of a regular intake of probiotics as they contribute to the strengthening of\u00a0friendly bacteria in our flora.\u00a0Present in yogurt, fermented milk, kefir, lacto-fermented products, soy sauce... they are also available in dietary supplements: as capsules resistant to gastric acidity or powder concentrate that passes quickly in the stomach.<\/p>

5.\u00a0Learn how to exercise:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Exercises reinforce the casing of deep abdominal muscles, which guarantee the toning of back and flat belly. A\u00a0Little exercise:<\/strong> Spend 20 to 25 seconds with your body lying, motionless parallel to the ground without digging your back, resting on the elbows and heels, with legs straight and slightly apart.<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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