No matter how hard you try, avoiding bloating isn’t always a walk in the park—especially when hormones aren’t on your side, or the chaos of daily life derails any hope of a consistent workout routine. And then, of course, there are those days when menstruation rolls around and makes everything just a little more unbearable. And I’m not just talking about aesthetics.
That constant, uncomfortable feeling of a swollen belly—that leaden, sluggish bloat—can be genuinely draining. The silver lining is that nature, in her infinite wisdom, offers us a thousand ways to fight back: detox juices , herbal infusions, and smoothies that are as delicious as they are effective. Just ask Isabel Preysler, who swears by a juice made with broccoli , green bell pepper, kale, spinach, apple, zucchini, and lime.
Or Victoria Beckham, fashion and beauty mogul extraordinaire, who starts her day with a blend of spinach, broccoli, celery, cucumber, avocado, apple, lemon, and ginger. Your honour, I rest my case. How to make the perfect green smoothie Montse Prados, an endocrinologist, nutrition expert, and author of La medicina que necesitas eres tú , shares one of her go-to green smoothie recipes—one that delivers real results.
The secret? As with most things in life, balance. It’s about combining effective, nutrient-rich ingredients without compromising on flavour. “Choosing the right ingredients for your smoothie can help reduce abdominal bloating and tackle chronic low-grade inflammation,” says Prados.
“It’s about selecting components with antioxidant power—ingredients that are visually appealing and taste good—so you won’t feel the need to add sweeteners.” Recipe: When is the best time to have a green smoothie? "Best mid-morning, after a protein breakfast with healthy fats, or before exercise, as it is a healthy alternative to juices and shakes with added sugars. In addition, it is not advisable to break the fast with a food rich in sugars, so taking it just before starting a physical activity will help modulate glucose and insulin peaks," Prados points out.
This story first appeared on Vogue .es Also read: A drink of kefir post-dinner can help you reduce belly bloat and sleep better Feeling bloated lately? Here's what nutritionists want you to know Drinking herbal tea after dinner can improve your sleep quality, according to experts.
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Banish bloating with this expert-approved green smoothie

This bloat-fighting smoothie blends science with actual flavour