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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
You swapped those processed chips for salads, but the bloating won’t go. What is the reason, let’s find out.
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Raw veggies are difficult to digest, so steam or sauté them to ease your gut’s workload.
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Broccoli, cauliflower & cabbage are healthy, but high in fermentable carbohydrates that can cause gas in some people.
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A sudden fiber spike from oats, chia, or beans can overload your digestive tract.
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It dilutes the stomach acid, making it harder to break down food efficiently. Sip it before or after a meal.
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That sugar-free yogurt or protein bar may have sorbitol or other artificial ingredients, which can be common bloat triggers.
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Even healthy eaters can have poor gut flora, so add fermented and probiotics rich foods like curd and kanji.
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No matter how clean the food is, eating in a rush leads to swallowed air, which might lead to gas formation.
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Healthy milk-based protein shakes or paneer may bloat if you’re lactose intolerant or allergic.
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Even clean food won’t digest well if you eat in a stressed state, so breathe well and then eat. Listen to your gut, as it always knows.
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