Hi, I'm Nicole, and I love sh*tty food. Give me all the salt, fats, and carbs, and I'll enjoy every bit of it. As you've probably expected, my not-so-guilty diet is also the main cause of my bloating [1] — but I have a solution for that. Several nights a week, I whip up a simple ginger-peppermint tea (recipe here [2]) about an hour after dinner and a couple hours before bed. Since both ingredients are fantastic digestive aids, I find this the perfect combination to help me wake up with a flat tummy [3]. Plus, the soothing peppermint pairs nicely with my evening joint [4].
I find this tea to be especially helpful for feeling less bloated and heavy after a hefty meal. Again, I wait at least an hour after eating to avoid feeling even more full. It also doesn't hurt that ginger adds a nice, warm flavour kick and helps cleanse the body of built-up free radicals [5], too. Keep in mind that just because I love this tea doesn't mean it's guaranteed to be effective for you, but I do suggest giving it a shot!