Check out these smoothies for bloating, and stop living in discomfort! We've all been there at one time or another. For whatever reason we find ourselves feeling bloated and uncomfortable. It could be due to overeating, eating the wrong foods, or another cause. One thing is certain: it's no fun at all. There are plenty of natural bloating remedies, including drinking a green smoothie chock full of anti-bloat ingredients to get you (and your gut) feeling better.
Common causes of belly bloat
Bloating occurs when fluid or air is trapped in the digestive tract. It can be caused by an imbalance of electrolytes - sodium and potassium. Too much sodium can cause bloating, so I bring things back to balance with potassium-rich foods. Since bloating is common in both adults and children, I've created several smoothies for bloating, specifically to fight this discomfort.
Home remedies for bloating
Instead of reaching for medication, it's worth giving these natural remedies a try, especially when it comes to belly bloating. If bloating is an underlying symptom, then make sure to reach out to your doctor for a treatment plan, as diet isn't always enough. However, most often bloating is caused by a diet low in fiber. Up that fiber intake so that gut can do a happy dance. While green smoothies for bloating are a great fiber starter, here are some other natural ways to help with bloating:
Get hydrated
Hydration helps prevent bloating, as well as cure existing bloating. That may seem counterintuitive if you're retaining water, but drinking plenty of water can help move excess water through your system, particularly if you add some fresh squeezed lemon juice. Now, hydrated doesn't just mean fluid of any kind. Liquids high in sodium (soda, gatorade) or sugar (juice) aren't going to help, instead they'll make the symptoms worse! Make sure water is on the menu every single day.
Drink smoothies that fight bloating
I LOVE green smoothies. Did you know that? They are super versatile, as well as packed with fruits + veggies naturally designed to help our bodies. This includes help with bloating and discomfort. So when you start feeling discomfort, turn to this list of bloating remedies:
- Fennel
- Ginger
- Banana
- Lemon
- Cantaloupe
- Avocado
- Pumpkin
- Cucumber
- Asparagus
- Kiwi
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Beet
- Tomato
- Coconut water
- Zucchini
- Oatmeal
- Spinach
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Watermelon
- Sweet potato
- Mint
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Butternut squash
- Pomegranate
- Turmeric
Detox your body of bloat-causing food
One of the most common reasons that people try a cleanse is bloating. And while beginning to eat high fiber foods may cause some bloating, by day 4-5, you'll start to notice that flatter, less swollen stomach (along with better sleep, hydration, energy, and so much more!). Both my 21-day cleanses and 7-day resets were created with ingredients that break down the trapped gas + fluid and help keep that digestive tract moving.
Smoothies for bloating
Here are my top smoothies to not only combat bloating, but also help heal the gut. These smoothies are full of whole food, plant based ingredients, so they will bring comfort naturally. They are the ultimate home remedies for bloating.
- Blueberry smoothie
- Berry banana smoothie
- Strawberry mango smoothie
- Orange banana smoothie
- Pumpkin smoothie
- Coconut water smoothie
- Pineapple mint smoothie
And my fav home remedy for bloating, this papaya smoothie. From the cucumber to the ginger, this smoothie is my go-to when my stomach starts to harden and I start feeling uncomfortable. This smoothie can also be boosted with protein, for a complete meal replacement option.
Smoothie for Bloating
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- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cucumber (peeled if desired)
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 cup pineapple (frozen)
- ¼ cup papaya
- 1 tablespoon ginger root (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh squeezed )
- 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)
Instructions
- Place spinach, cucumber, and celery into blender. Blend until smooth. The cucumber should provide enough liquid, but if not, add a little water.
- Add the pineapple, papaya, ginger, and lime juice. Blend again until completely smooth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in jars with tight-fitting lids for up to 2 days.
Christina
This is was so good! I loved how silky the papaya made it, but most of all I loved how I really do think it helped my stomach bloat. I can't wait to make this every day now!
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad this was a help to you Christina! 🙂
Kim
This recipe is so refreshing! The cucumber makes it. 🙂
Simple Green Smoothies
Hooray for cucumber! Thanks for blending with us Kim!
Anna
So yummy! I didn’t have any Papaya, so I just added a little extra pineapple and it still tastes refreshing and delicious. I can’t wait to try it with papaya!
Simple Green Smoothies
Great swap idea Anna. Let us know what you think of it with papaya! 🙂
Laura
Hi there,
This sounds amazing! Is this one rib of celery, or the entire stalk of celery?
Cheers!
Laura
Simple Green Smoothies
We use the whole stalk here for this one. 🙂
Laura A Soracco
Refreshing! Great way to start the day and feel like you’ve already nourished your body well.
Mashela
Definetly worth to try. Only papaya i miss from the ingredients.
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad you love it, Mashela! What'd you swap for the papaya?
Erin
I love the soothing effects of this smoothie!
Angie Reyes
I made the pinaepple, mango, banana smoothie called beginner's luck! It is delicious! I dont think my kids would guess it's good for them! Yum! Thank you!
Erin
I'm not the biggest papaya fan, but this smoothie is super soothing. Definitely needed during the holidays when I tend to indulge in bloating foods.
SGS Rawkstar Jen
Way to go for it! I love papaya, so I have no clue what you're talking about. Haha! So glad it helps with your bloating!
Key
I made this into a juicer for my 3 day detox and it definitely helped my digestion
SGS Rawkstar Jess
Glad to hear it! 🙂
Dawn
Yum!!! Trying fresh papaya was refreshing! The ginger gives a nice zing!
SGS Rawkstar Jess
So glad you loved this recipe, Dawn!
Anaceli
Hi I'm planning to do this smoothie for morning routines can I add my 2 scoop of protein collagen powder? And for how many days do you recommend drinking this smoothie??
SGS Rawkstar Jess
Hi Anaceli! You can def add your protein powder to this smoothie. You could drink this every day if you want to but many people like to mix it up a little. It's really up to you!
Jamie
hi there! keen to try this smoothie. could you please recommend the best time to have it? for breakfast? or after breakfast? or later in the day?
thanks 🙂
SGS Rawkstar Jess
Jamie, you can drink your smoothie any time during the day that works for you! Many of us love to gulp our smoothie with or for breakfast.
Sheeda
It's 2019, I've been feeling stuffed from eating my heart out last few days after Christmas #noregrets. Just made this and literally sipping this as I type. Made some for mom too. Our bodies were screaming for something healthy with debloating properties. Will see if my tummy deflates. But I can certainly currently attest that it is delicious and refreshing.
SGS Rawkstar Jess
Really glad you like it!
Wilmah Isu
i usually have belly bloating a week before my periods, what can i do to help me
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
I know exactly how you feel! Have you tried any of the suggestion above yet? I would suggest starting with the herbal teas, drinking enough water, and taking a probiotic if you don't take one already!
Michell Tran
I have been drinking vegetables and fruit extract for almost 2 years now. I still have bloated after drinking them. I extract collard green, curly kale, spinach and other dark green kale, cucumber , lemon ,ginger , turmeric, beet and one granny smith apple , cilantro .
I wonder what should I drink or eat whether before or after to stop the bloating. I do not take any supplement . I do not believe the supplement will do any good for my health in the long run. I depend on fruits and vegetables and seeds and nut daily for optimal health . Even though it causes the bloat after drinking them. I have to find the way to get rid of the bloat by reading around any suggestion from those have the same my condition , but did over it. Any suggestion please ! Thank you very much
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
Hey Michell,
For you to have so much bloat even after you are consuming all the right things, I would see if your body has a sensitivity to any of the foods that you are consuming.
Menu
Where doses the sodium 127 comes from that’s very high I understand the sugar even tho it’s high
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
Hey There,
The sodium amount comes from the celery and the pineapple.
Hope that helps!
Tracey
I suffer from bloat often, could I make Popsicles with this recipe and still get the full benefits? Because this occurs often I'yd like to have it ahead.
SGS Rawkstar Amanda
Hi Tracey,
You totally can! We love turning our favorite green smoothie into popsicles. Make sure + check out our blog post right here...
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/homemade-popsicles
Kate
Is this ingredient list for one serving?
SGS Rawkstar Amanda
Hi Kate,
Good catch. It should say it up there, looking into adding that now. But in the meantime, this recipe is for 2 servings!
yasir
Hi Lindsey, nice recipe, I showed my wife this she said mixing fruits & veg is not a good idea, hope to hear from you soon, CUZ I'd like to roin the green smoothie revolution but need my Wifes support. (: 🙂
SGS Rawkstar Amanda
Hi Yasir,
I am not a professional nutritionist, but all the research we have done suggests that blending fruits and veggies together is no different than eating fruits and veggies together--like a salad. We also view green smoothies as nature’s vitamin and believe it’s the best way to get in all those vital nutrients without taking a synthetic supplement. We lean towards fresh and plant powered and feel amazing. Hope this helps!
Summer Lull
Hi - I am on three different heavy duty antibiotics - for an entire year or longer! I haven't had a bloating problem yet but it's only been three weeks. I am taking probiotics and also thinking this drink every day may prevent bloating - any other suggestions? Thanks!
Summer
Betsy
I'm a newbie to smoothies! I like to start the day with one. I don't get enough fruits and veggies and thought this would be a great way to get more nutrition. I like to have protein in the morning, but read that protein and fruits and veggies don't digest well together. Is that true? I was doing kale, avocado, nonfat greek plain yogurt, frozen berries, 1/2 banana, and almond milk. I feel bloated. Are there food combinations that should be avoided?
Thank yo!
Andreea
Love your smoothies! One question, though, when you say a big cucumber, do you mean a big regular cucumber or the long one usually sold in plastic, I think its called english cucumber?
SGS Rawkstar Amanda
Hi Andreea,
I usually reach for a traditional cucumber, but you can use an english cucumber too. You may just find that they add a little extra sweetness to this recipe.
LkCvx
Love the Nutrition info format
Jen Hansard
Yeah! I'm so glad you find it helpful. Eating well is easier to stick with when you understand all the health benefits to it. Hope you try this recipe and love it!
MyKitchenWish Blenders
Pineapple and papaya is one of my favorite smoothie combinations, looking forward to trying your version!
SGS Rawkstar Amanda
Rawesome! Make sure + check back in. I'd love to hear what you think! 🙂
Jen Hansard
You are gonna LOVE this recipe then!!!