Bloating is a common issue that many people experience, often causing discomfort and a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
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Here’s why it happens and how you can manage it effectively.
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Eating large meals, especially quickly, can overwhelm your digestive system, leading to bloating as the stomach expands to accommodate the extra food.
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Certain foods, especially beans, lentils, and carbonated drinks, produce more gas during digestion, leading to bloating.
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When stool builds up in the intestines, it can cause bloating and discomfort.
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Instead of large meals, opt for smaller, more frequent meals to help digestion and prevent the stomach from expanding too much.
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Limit foods like beans, broccoli, cabbage, and carbonated drinks, which are known to cause gas and bloating.
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Eating slowly can help reduce the amount of air you swallow and give your body time to properly digest food, minimizing bloating.
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Drinking plenty of water helps flush out excess sodium and prevents water retention, which can contribute to bloating.
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Foods like yogurt, kefir, and fermented vegetables contain probiotics that support healthy digestion and reduce bloating.
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