7 foods to eat at night that will help you deflate –

You’re taking care of your diet, training right… But, for some reason, did you wake up with a terrible feeling of swelling? Relax, this happens to most women. Whether it’s dehydration, your menstrual cycle, or something you ate to blame, the good news is that you can get rid of retention. Just include some (powerful!) foods on your night menu:

1. Cayenne pepper
Cayenne, jalapeno, habanero. Peppers accelerate metabolism (they are thermogenic) and also offer antioxidants and anti-inflammatory action – great for reducing swelling. So, take advantage of the suggestion to spice up your dinner.

2. Yogurt
Stimulating the functioning of the intestine is just one of the benefits offered to our organism by probiotics — good bacteria (among them, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus) that are kept alive throughout the digestion process and, with that, help to recompose the microbiota, preventing intestinal infections and strengthening our defenses. They also help lower bad cholesterol and increase the absorption of B-complex vitamins, in addition to alleviating the symptoms of lactose sensitivity. Replace the sugary dessert with a bowl of yoghurt with fruit.

3. Ginger
There are two substances responsible for the thermogenic action of this root: gingerol and sogaol. Bonus: prevents the formation of gases. It can be consumed even by pregnant women to combat nausea. How to use: fresh (grated, squeezed or in pieces) and in powder, in salad dressing, vegetable stew, juice and tea.

4. Banana
Banana soluble fibers form a kind of gel that fills the stomach, scaring away hunger for a long time. In addition, the fruit stimulates the functioning of the intestine and fights anxiety and bad mood. It is a food that combines important doses of vitamin B6 and tryptophan – substances that, together, increase the production of serotonin, the neurotransmitter of well-being. And, happily, we resist sweets better. Do you work out? One more reason to bet on bananas. Filled with potassium, it improves the power of muscle contraction, increasing your performance and, of course, burning calories.

5. Lemon and lemon juice
Yep, the old lemon water trick really works. “Lemon has an alkalizing action and, therefore, makes the pH of the blood and other body fluids less acidic. This favors the functioning of metabolism and the body as a whole, facilitating weight loss and maintenance. The intestine also starts working at full steam and the liver works better”, says nutritionist Daniela Jobst, from São Paulo.

6. Garlic
Great weapon against cancer cells, it also stimulates detox in the body. In addition, the food has allicin, an antifungal substance that reduces cholesterol and blood pressure. Tip to make it more powerful: Consume it raw.

7. Watermelon and Melon
Loaded with fiber and water, it deflates and cleans the body. To offer an even more efficient diuretic effect, you can beat the fruit with the seeds and strain the juice. Melon is made up of 80% water. That is, it hydrates even when consumed in pieces. If you prefer to turn it into a drink, go ahead, but avoid straining so as not to eliminate the fibers, which guarantee the fruit’s power to eliminate toxins and deflate, which helps a lot in achieving a flatter belly.