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Now, I would never cut those healthy foods out of my diet just because they cause me to get bloated. I just am careful not to eat them before I’m going out on a date night with my hubby. Or any time I want to wear something that isn’t loose.
The good news is, just as there are foods that can cause bloating, there are also some foods that can fight the bloat. I stuffed a whole bunch of anti-bloating foods into a smoothie. Why? For those times when you need something to eat, but really don’t want a bloated stomach.
Saturday night Tim and I had a date night planned. Our dinner reservations were for 8 o-clock, which is a super late dinner for us. I knew my noon lunch wouldn’t be enough to sustain me until dinner time, so I made this Anti-Bloat Smoothie. It was filling enough to tide me over until dinner, and kept my stomach from getting the food baby look.
What’s in the Anti-Bloat Smoothie and how does it work? 
Cucumbers: They are loaded with water, which helps fight bloating.
Banana: Bananas are high in potassium. Potassium helps regulate sodium levels, which prevents water retention. Too much sodium is a big cause of bloating, so that’s why bananas (and other foods high in potassium) help with bloating.
Coconut Water: Like bananas, coconut water is high in potassium.
Ginger: Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory food as well as a digestive aid. It soothes the digestive system and relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract, which keeps you from getting bloated. You know I love my ginger. Take a look at that huge hunk of fresh ginger in the picture below. I eat one of those per week.
Apple Cider Vinegar: I list this one as optional in the smoothie recipe because the smoothie absolutely tastes better without it. Apple cider vinegar, however, is a rock star for reducing gas and bloating. So if you are super serious about reducing your bloat, add this to your smoothie.
The taste of this anti-bloating smoothie is fresh. I love the cucumber and ginger together, and the banana sweetens it up just enough. The coconut water flavor is subtle, not overpowering. I really don’t love coconut water on its own, but do love it in my smoothies. It’s filled with electrolytes, so it’s a great naturally hydrating beverage choice. If you choose to add the apple cider vinegar it muddles the flavor a bit, but is still good.
May your days be bloat-free, friends!
I love how smooth and creamy my Vitamix blender makes this Anti-Bloat Smoothie!
How to Make the Anti-Bloat Smoothie
The Anti-Bloat Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
This Anti-Bloat Smoothie fights bloating and tastes delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 banana
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- handful of ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until super smooth. Enjoy!
- Hardcore Version: Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to the mix.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: smoothie
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 31mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Protein: 2g
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Is the coconut water necessary??
No, you can use regular water if you prefer.
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How often should so drink this?
As often as you prefer. You can drink it everyday if you’d like! 🙂
Hi! Love this post! I am currently 5 weeks pregnant, almost 6. Is this smoothie okay to drink while pregnant and if so, does it help with pregnancy bloat? Can I use the Apple Cider Vinegar as well? Thanks in advance!
As far as I know all of these ingredients are fine for pregnancy, but it’s always smart to check with your doctor first. Congratulations on your pregnancy! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe. I tried it this morning and I really like it!
Thanks for letting me know, Cindy!
You can always drink the ACV separate. I try to it a few times a day in 12 oz of water.
Yes, very true!
yo
When do you recommend to drink this smoothie?
Won’t the cucumber cause gas?
I’m new at these healing smoothies…can someone please tell me on this one how often do they drink it? Once a day or only as needed?? And should this be consumed while home all day or is it “safe” to go out ? any help on other remedies would be appreciated..Thank You!
You can drink this everyday or as needed. I tend to drink it in the afternoon before I’m going out later–when I know I want that anti-bloat effect!
I’d like to know as well..
It sourds delicious! I would live to yet but I’m allergic to bananas and avocado (which van be a substitute for bananas in aime cases). Have you tried to substitute the banana by something else?! If so and if not, does anyone have an idea of the best fruit or vegetable to substitute the banana with and that will not alter what this receipe should taste like?!
You could try cooked sweet potato? But it will probably change the calorie count.
I just made this smoothie and loved it! I did a little blog about my experience and tagged this post! Great stuff here on your blog!
Thanks so much, Kacey!
I love the smoothie,it’s very refreshing. I wonder when is the best time to have it morning afternoon or evening.
Anytime, really!
Hi Maryea
This recipe looks awesome but was wondering what the (natural) sugar content is and for someone wanting to lose weight would it be best to replace coconut water with plain water?
Cheers
Deb
There are about 17 grams of natural sugar from the banana and 4 grams from the coconut water. As long as you don’t go overboard with natural sugars in the rest of your meals/snacks in a day, I don’t think this smoothie would deter weight loss.
Do I have to add ice. I like my smoothies not as thick. More like juice.
Looks yummy.
You don’t have to, but I like my smoothies much better when they are cold. That’s the main reason I like to add ice.
You can freeze your bananas and they will cause enough chill, coldness to smoothie without adding ice. I don’t like the watering down of ice so always freeze my fruits & use them in place of ice. Bananas are great to freeze, stops them from getting overly ripe & the have their own packaging so you don’t have to bag them. Peel comes right off with slicing down seams after a sec off holding under cold water. Just something I do, if anyone wants to give it a try… Happy smoothing!!
CJ
Thanks, CJ. I do this often. 🙂
Do you know what the calorie count on this is?
If I did the math correctly, there are only 187 calories in the whole smoothie!
Yes, this smoothie is great. The most high-kcal ingredient is banana
I’d love to add more fresh ginger to mine and my family’s diets. What foods are you putting ginger in or with to be able to eat so much per week? Would love to know your tips and tricks 🙂
I add it to my smoothie nearly everyday which accounts for most of it. 🙂 My husband and son love ginger in their smoothies, too, but my daughter not so much. I also add it to homemade salad dressings and sauces often and it’s great just adding a few slices to hot tea.
Thanks for the reply! I added fresh ginger to our smoothie this morning and really liked the flavor! Ginger will become a regular addition around here 🙂
Glad to hear it! I love love love ginger in smoothies.
I added ginger again today and I really can’t believe what it does to the flavor! So very delicious!!!!
Can’t wait to try this! I am getting a ton of organic cucumbers in my CSA box every week and am running out of ways to use them.
Same here!
I need to try adding ginger to my smoothies! This sounds so refreshing!
I use it all the time in my smoothies. I swear it gives me extra energy. 🙂
Anything after 7pm is like midnight to me. I guess that’s what happens when you’re a morning person and awake at 5am. This smoothie sounds delicious! PS love the straw too! 😉
Thanks so much Megan!
I am allergic to ginger. It is every receipe I see for smoothies. I don’t eat after 7 Pm as well, so I watch what I eat during the day. I have bloating and would like to loose some belly fat. Is there any other spice I can use that would as effective as ginger???
Activated charcoal is known to reduce bloating. Two tablets usually does the trick. Hope it helps.
Paprica
Very tasty. Refreshing. I added a small amount of pineapple (2slices).