3 weeks Ago By LAURA FOLE, BLAKE REYNOLDS
eeling bloated after eating is a common annoyance that many people experience on a daily basis. That feeling of heaviness, the inflamed abdomen and the general discomfort can ruin any meal, no matter how healthy or delicious it is. Although there are multiple causes behind bloating, one of the most frequent is related to certain ingredients that we consume without realizing it.
Eliminating or reducing the consumption of some specific components can make a big difference in how you feel after each meal. Here are the three main culprits of bloating and why you should consider cutting them out of your diet if you're looking for lighter digestion and a flatter stomach. Refined sugars and artificial sweeteners , are one of the main causes of digestive inflammation.
In addition, many products labeled as "light" or "sugar-free" contain such as , which are known to cause These compounds are not completely digested in the small intestine and If you tend to feel bloated after consuming sugar-free gum, diet drinks or low-calorie products, these sweeteners may be behind the problem. Dairy (if you're lactose intolerant) Although dairy is , lactose intolerance affects a large part of the population, even without many people knowing it. When the body does not produce enough lactase - the enzyme needed to break down lactose - dairy products ferment in the gut and cause bloating, gas and diarrhea.
Cheeses, milks, yoghurts and ice creams Trying a dairy-free diet for a week or two may help you identify if they are really responsible for your bloating. Gluten (in sensitive people) Gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity has become increasingly recognised, and one of its most common symptoms is Bread, pasta, cookies and other wheat products may be to blame if you notice that you feel particularly full or inflamed after eating them. , such as rice, certified oats or quinoa, can help you assess whether there is an improvement in your digestion.
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