Work is tough, but beingbloatedat work is even tougher.

Try concentrating on responding to those emails while feeling like a pool toyit’s not easy or fun.

Before you take a stab at solve your afternoon bloat, attempt to figure out what’s causing it.

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Zucchini and tomatoes are a couple of those vegetables with higher water contents.

And the nuts in that pesto will provide you with a bit of satiating protein.

If you own aspiralizer, thats a less labor intensive way to make the noodles.

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Zoodles, zucchini spaghetti, with tomato and basil in bowl

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and process.

Add enough olive oil to keep it moist.

Next, add the salt and the pepper to taste.

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Cover the zucchini with the pesto and top with the chopped tomatoes.

Store the remaining pesto in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Those oranges and bell peppers also have a high water content, which will help with any fluid retention.

Basically, this is a great meal no matter the kind of bloat you’re experiencing.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the kale mixture and toss to coat.

Store extra dressing in the refrigerator and store any extra salad for up 2 days.

Serves 8

Rinse the quinoa in a bowl of cold water.

Bring the 2 cups water for the quinoa to a boil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan.

Season the water with salt.

Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Let the quinoa stand for 30 minutes or until cooled.

Next, slowly whisk in the olive oil to form an emulsion.

Toss the cooked quinoa with 14 cup of the dressing.

Add the dried fruits, parsley, bell pepper, and pine nuts to the quinoa.

Add enough of remaining dressing to coat the mixture.

Season with salt to taste.

Serve as a side dish or use it as a bed for an entree.