We’ve all had those moments when we feel like a roly poly doll, filled with air (horrors - gas) and we’re very uncomfortable. There are various causes of this bloating phenomenon, and most are preventable. They just may take some detective work on your part to get to the bottom of it.
Causes of bloating:
digestive distress may be caused an actual disorder like IBS, colitis or celiac - celiac is autoimmune and remedy is abstaining from gluten and rebuilding digestive health
insufficient digestive flora in the large intestine - caused by eating highly processed foods, excessive sugar, white flour foods, or frequent use of antibiotics
inhaling while eating - can happen from eating too fast, talking while eating, etc.
chewing gum
Key in all instances is becoming an intuitive eater; notice how your body responds to different foods
Action Plan
eat in a relaxed manner and chewing thoroughly
use digestive stimulants to activate healthy digestion: may be 1 tsp organic apple cider vinegar before all meals; include bitter foods like kale, spinach or arugula to aid the creation of stomach acids to break down food
see if you benefit from isolating fruit from other foods
don’t drink a large amount of water with meals - drink in between and only sips with meal
use a full spectrum digestive enzyme, especially before a heavy meal
consider foods listed in FODMAP as they are common triggers of gas and bloating