WHILE everybody is forgetting about their diet for the meantime, indulging in lechon, ham, cheese ball and those innocent bite-sized holiday treats can produce an explosion of heartburn and bloating belly.

If you feel the negative effects of bloating and overindulgence, here are some quick remedies to help ease the pain.

* Take a walk. Take a walk for 20 minutes after your meal, a leisurely walk can assist in dispelling gas from your abdomen. What walking does is help to relieve overall intestinal pressure and therefore will reduce that uncomfortable bloating feeling. Walking also helps to get the blood flowing, which aids in the overall digestion process. You will also feel better as you breathe fresh air.

* Take bloat-buster foods. About a half hour after you've indulged, if you can still fill your stomach with some food, try eating a small portion of either papaya, pineapple, or yogurt, since all of these food items are great in aiding in the digestion process. Pineapple is high in the enzyme bromelain, which helps break down protein, making it easier for your body to digest your food.

* Drink green tea. Help your body cut fat accumulation and cholesterol levels by drinking green tea during or after your meal. Controlled studies have shown that green tea contains certain polyphenols, or plant-based antioxidants, which help break down fat, thus helping to lower cholesterol level and BMI.

* Do not lye down. You may be tempted to hit the sofa for some post-party relief, but don't! Wait at least three hours after your meal to avoid acid reflux since all those gastric juices will be working hard to help digest your food.