There are so many natural ingredients that can help you debloat, and certain foods which are almost guaranteed to add weight to your middle. If you’ve over-indulged on fat, sugar, salt or alcohol, these recipes can help you quickly get back on track. When you’re feeling bloated, fennel can be your best friend. I include several recipes in my Juice Fast Program that contain fennel because it is uniquely capable of helping belly bloat go way down.

When the bowel is clogged, your body is toxic. It is important that your body eliminate waste at least once a day, and ideally twice a day. If you are experiencing issues of constipation, you may be dehydrated, consuming too many refined foods, or not consuming enough fruits every day. Of course, there is a large list of medications that also contribute to constipation which can become dangerous.

Celery, carrots, parsley and fennel all belong to the family known as umbelliferous. Modern day celery actually evolved from a wild celery native to the Mediterranean where its seeds were once widely used s a medicine — in particular a diuretic. Celery is an often overlooked veggie, usually not on anyone’s list of superfoods or exotic exciting recipe ingredients.