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Feeling bloated after all the holiday treats and comfort food? You’re not alone. The holidays are meant for joy—not discomfort. In this post, we’re sharing eight essential, easy-to-follow tips that actually work to help you beat the holiday bloat and feel lighter all season long. From mindful eating habits and hydration timing to enzyme support, essential oils, and gut-friendly favorites, these simple changes will keep your digestion happy, so you can focus on what truly matters celebrating and feeling your best.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

During the holidays, we look forward to cozy meals, festive treats, and plenty of cheer—but they can also bring that heavy, uncomfortable feeling of bloat to even the healthiest gut. The good news? A few holiday wellness tips, mindful eating habits, and seasonal sidekicks, and you can enjoy every bite and still feel light, energized, and comfortable.

Here are eight simple ways to beat the bloat this holiday season:

Remember, it’s not a race. Eating fast traps air and overwhelms your digestion. Chew thoroughly and set your fork down between bites to pace yourself. Then activate the body’s natural “rest and digest” response. Before the first bite, take four slow belly breaths. This parasympathetic shift supports stomach acid, digestive enzyme release, and motility.

Chewing thoroughly also gives saliva enzymes time to start breaking down food before it reaches your stomach, reducing the chance of bloating.

Aim for protein, colorful fiber, and healthy fat. Add a forkful of fermented veggies if you can tolerate them—they’re great for a happy microbiome. Protein slows the rush of carbs out of the stomach, preventing big glucose swings that can drive water retention and “puffy” bloat.

Soluble fiber such as squash, carrots, oats, and sweet potato forms a gentle gel, helping stool move smoothly and preventing fermentation, when food sits too long. Insoluble fiber such as greens and zucchini adds bulk and speeds transit, so gas doesn’t linger.

Sip water between meals. Large gulps during meals can dilute digestive juices for some people.

Big gulps with a meal can stretch the stomach and, for some people, temporarily dilute stomach acid and enzymes—leaving food to linger, which feels like heaviness, belching, or bloat. Drink most of your fluids 30–60 minutes before or 60–90 minutes after eating, about 8–12 ounces each time. This timing helps digestion stay efficient, reduces stomach distension, a reflux trigger, and keeps post-meal gas from building.

• Take 2–4 ounces of warm water or herbal tea before meals to “prime” digestion. Save bigger glasses for between meals.
• Skip carbonated drinks with meals—extra bubbles mean extra gas.
• Choose warm or room-temperature rather than ice-cold drinks to avoid cramping a sensitive gut.
• After a salty feast, try a potassium-rich option between meals, such as half water/half coconut water, to nudge your body to release excess fluid.

Young Living twist: Add a toothpick swirl of Lemon Vitality™ essential oil to water in a glass or stainless cup (follow label directions).

A 10- to 15-minute post-meal walk can work wonders after holiday feasts. Movement stimulates peristalsis, your gut’s wave-like contractions, helping food move along and reducing pressure.

At the same time, your working muscles act like a sponge for glucose, pulling sugar out of the bloodstream via a contraction-driven uptake that’s independent of insulin, which flattens post-meal spikes and the “puffy” water retention that can follow. More stable glucose also supports steadier energy and fewer cravings later, while the light activity gently speeds gastric emptying, so you feel comfortable instead of sluggish.

Keep the walk at conversational pace, where you can talk without huffing. Even just a loop around the block counts!

If food isn’t broken down properly, it can ferment in the gut and cause bloating. Enzyme supplements for gut health such as Essentialzymes-4™ supplement provide a spectrum of digestive enzymes (like lipase, protease, amylase, and cellulase) that help break down fats, proteins, carbs, and fiber for better absorption.*

Pro tip: Take it before your heaviest holiday meal to feel lighter afterward.

Look for essential oils that help support digestion, like DiGize™ Vitality™ essential oil blend. Lie down, apply a small amount of carrier oil with DiGize™ blend, and trace slow, clockwise circles for 5–10 minutes.

Warmth relaxes digestive muscles and boosts circulation in the gut. Try warming things up with peppermint or ginger herbal teas. If you have reflux, ginger or chamomile tea may be more comfortable for you. Peppermint Vitality™ essential oil contains menthol, which relaxes intestinal smooth muscle—making it great for occasional discomfort.*

Holiday foods can weigh heavy in the stomach, and your body thrives when its detox pathways receive a little extra help. Whole-Body Cleanse™ powder promotes gentle elimination, helping the digestive system stay regular and preventing sluggish digestion that often leads to bloating.

For rough days when you need even more digestive backup, Life 9® probiotic and Daily Prebiotic Fiber™ powder support a resilient microbiome and regularity.*

Holidays are a time to beam with joy, not battle with bloat. With these mindful tweaks and a little help from some essential oil-infused support, you can enjoy every moment (and bite) while feeling upbeat and at ease. Remember, wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about small, intentional choices that help your body thrive. Here’s to a holiday season that feels as good as it tastes.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.