I swear by my ‘hot girl holiday hack' – it's 44p & you'll be able to eat everything without feeling bloated in a bikini
So if you're lucky enough to be jetting aboard any time soon and want to feel confident in your swimwear this summer, you've come to the right place and will need to take notes.
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And don't worry if your purse is feeling tighter than ever and you've already splashed the cash on a new beach bag and a posh pair of sandals, as this trick is incredibly purse-friendly.
In fact, it will work out at just 44p a time - yes, you heard that correctly.
Posting on social media, Julia, who is on a mission to 'glow up' her life, revealed the key to staying slender whilst abroad.
The trainee nutritionist said: 'Let me give you the best holiday bloating hot girl tip - I used to be that girl who'd go on holiday and be scared to eat all the food that I want, enjoy my time, because I'd constantly feel bloated.
'I just wouldn't want to be in my bikini - the bloating would get so bad and uncomfortable because I was eating foods my body wasn't used to.
'And I discovered the best hot girl holiday hack ever that means I can go away, feel comfortable in my bikini, not bloat, enjoy all the food and just have a great time."
Julia explained that in order to put bloating at bay, she swears by the Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzymes - supplements containing enzymes involved in the digestion of protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre, and lactose.
Julia's favourite Digestive Enzymes contain a high-strength, broad-spectrum mixture of vegetarian digestive enzymes that facilitate the normal breakdown of proteins and tripeptides.
According to the product description, these supplements contain alpha-galactosidase that promotes the breakdown of certain complex carbohydrates, such as raffinose and stachyose, found in some legumes, vegetables, and grains.
In turn, this helps "to relieve occasional bloating or gas."
I'm a size 16 and I've found the perfect summer dress from F&F - it's so comfy and great for bloated days on holiday
A pack of 30 capsules will cost you £13.49, working out at just 44p per tablet.
Clearly a huge fan of the supplements, the content creator continued: 'I cannot tell you how much I love Digestive Enzymes - magic pill, take them 15 minutes before you eat any meal and these help you break down food your body's not used to eating.
'I can have a pizza and not bloat when I take Digestive Enzymes - trust me, this is worth your investment.'
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ juliaglowguide, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as in just three days, it has quickly racked up 235,700 views.
Bloating: Foods to eat and avoid
Eating the right foods can prevent bloating as well as reduce when it occurs.
But it depends entirely on what your symptoms are.
If you are bloated and constipated, eat:
Fruits and vegetables
Bran flakes
Oats
Skin-on potatoes
Dried fruits such as apricots and raisins
If you have trapped wind, avoid:
Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale
Beans (baked, kidney, butter)
Lentils
These foods, including pulses like beans and lentils, are good to add into the diet slowly as they are high in fibre.
While they are not advisable to help in the moment, they do help in the long-run by boosting gut health.
Try adding them slowly into your diet.
If you are bloated with diarrhoea, you may have a stomach bug and should eat:
Plain foods: bananas, white rice, bread or toast
Boiled potatoes
Oatmeal
Small and frequent meals
Other tips for preventing bloating are:
Exercise regularly
Chew with your mouth shut
Eat smaller more frequent meals than large meals
Avoid fizzy drinks, alcohol or caffeine
Limit processed, sugary, spicy or fatty foods
One person said: 'I've never heard of these! Thank you.'
Another added: 'Omg been looking for a solution for this for years.'
Meanwhile, one woman beamed: 'They're amazing, only thing that's worked for me.'
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