Ah, summer – the season of feeling carefree, tan lines, delicious BBQs, and sugary cocktails. It's when we let loose, indulge in late-night dinners, and maybe enjoy one too many glasses of rosé. And why not? Summer is all about living in the moment and relaxing in those light-hearted vibes.

But now, as the vacation days fade and we return to our regular routines, the memories of those laid-back days may come with an unwelcome souvenir: bloating. That uncomfortable, tight feeling in your belly that doesn't seem to go away.

If you're wondering how to debloat quickly and effectively, you've come to the right place. Let’s explore what causes bloating and how to get rid of it!

3 typical causes for bloating and what your gut's trying to tell you

Bloating feels like your stomach has suddenly transformed into a balloon, making you feel uncomfortable, and full of gas, which is often painful. It usually hits after you’ve enjoyed foods that are either too fatty, salty, or processed. 

The most common cause of bloating is probably overeating. Eating too much is especially common in the summer months, when you let all your worries go and try to satisfy your taste buds with everything you find appetising – from gelatos and pasta to a nice glass of wine.

Some types of food and drinks are widely known to cause bloating. They include fizzy drinks, beer, onion, garlic, beans, and fatty fried food. Their common denominator is ... summertime (imagine a picnic without a pint or a seafood dish without garlic).

Another reason might be eating too fast. This leads to swallowing not only bites of food but also air. The swallowed air causes bloating and gas, which can be very uncomfortable, especially when you’re in public.

But what’s really going on inside your gut? Bloating often occurs when your digestive system struggles to break down the food you’ve eaten and eliminate the waste from your body. Plus, all those carbon-dioxide bubbles from sugary cocktails and fizzy drinks can accumulate in the gut, leading to even more discomfort.

So, if you’ve been feeling puffy and uncomfortable, it’s not just chaos on the outside; it’s also happening in your gut!

What’s inside fermented food that makes it so good for debloating

You've probably heard about kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi being the superstars of detox diets, but have you ever wondered why they're so popular? The magic ingredients are digestive enzymes and probiotics – live cultures of good bacteria that work wonders for your digestive system.

When you consume foods rich in probiotics, you’re introducing these friendly bacteria into your gut, where they help balance your microbiome. A healthy gut microbiome means better digestion, less gas, and less bloating. So many women swear by these fermented foods because they help your gut process food more efficiently and prevent the harmful bacteria from overtaking the good ones.

But what if you hate the sour and tangy taste of kimchi (let’s not even mention the smell)? Or you don’t have time to ferment your own veggies?

If only there was a berry-flavoured debloating drink to take away your sorrow...

Bye-Bye Bloat Drink – fantastic taste, amazing results

So, how to debloat without turning your life upside down? Meet your new best friend for a flatter tummy and comfort in your belly.

Bye-Bye Bloat Drink combines the magic of prickly pear and active dried yeast in one delicious, lingonberry-flavoured drink that shows its power in just 1* week!

Prickly pear, a type of cactus, is packed with fibre and antioxidants that help flush out toxins and excess water from your body. It’s also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe an irritated gut. 

In Bye-Bye Bloat Drink, we use a patented form of prickly pear extract – CactiNea™, which has been proven to reduce water retention by a whopping 27*% and it has been confirmed by 87*% of users!

We’ve enriched the formula with active dried yeast – ibSium®, a patented probiotic yeast that boosts the levels of good bacteria in your gut, helping to reduce gas production and ease bloating discomfort. Studies have shown that 96*% of users felt an improvement in gut comfort, and 70*% of participants reported relief from bloating!