![]() ![]() JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. With these swaps and mindset shifts, you’ll be able to leave behind the bloat and feel better in your body and overall wellness. Yes, this will likely feel funny at first and could take years of practice (I’m still working on it), but I promise this simple habit pays off. When we don’t chew our food completely, it leaves more work for our bellies, which can result in bloating, food comas, and other not-so-pleasant feelings (and sounds!). Digestion begins in our mouths, and I always say your stomach doesn’t have teeth. In my 12 years as a certified wellness coach, the number one reason I find people are feeling bloated is that they aren’t chewing their food properly. Think of your belly like a fireplace-you don’t want to put out the fire while it’s digesting your salmon and baked sweet potato fries.Īnd my number one (non-food swap) tip for beating bloat is … Even better, leave the liquids for at least an hour after mealtimes so that your digestive system can properly do its thing. Instead, I recommend sipping on room-temperature water, warm lemon water, or tea. We all love a good bubbly water, but the problem for easily bloated bellies is that the CO2 used to make the bubbles can go straight to your digestive tract and cause bloating. These alternatives are less processed and have different proteins, typically making them easier to digest than traditional cow dairy.Ĭut back on La Croix and instead sip on plain water or hot tea. If you find you’re feeling extra full after eating a bowl of yogurt or some cheese, try swapping cow milk products for goat or sheep milk ones. Many people can’t properly digest dairy either because they’re lactose intolerant or they’re sensitive to the proteins. Pass on the cows and bring on the goats and sheep-yogurt, that is. Bonus points for adding some raw fermented veggies or sauerkraut to help your belly break down its meal even better. ![]() And since most of us are WFH these days, this one is likely easier to accomplish in your own kitchen during the week. I recommend for anyone struggling with bloat and gas to try swapping their salad greens for gently steamed or sauteed greens. While I’m a fan of all green vegetables, too many raw veggies (especially the heartier greens like kale, collards, and mustard greens) can be harder for your body to digest. Go easy on the raw greens and heavier on the steamed or sauteed greens. When you add beans back into your diet, it’s a good idea to soak them too and experiment with taking a digestive enzyme supplement beforehand. Try swapping them for well-rinsed and soaked (at least two hours in water, then rinse again) quinoa for a highly nutritious, protein-packed, more-digestible alternative. And they can definitely cause gas and bloating along the way. ![]() Trade out your beans and legumes for soaked quinoa.īeans contain a specific type of protein that resists digestion until it gets to the large intestine-that’s a long way to go before they get any action. ![]() Everything from undigested food (chew, chew, chew!) to how you’re sitting (upright is best, no more meals in bed) to how much you’re talking while eating (save those FaceTime and Zoom calls for after) can affect how your body responds to, and more importantly, digests, your food.Īhead, I’m sharing some of the top foods I recommend swapping if you’re experiencing belly bloat: What causes bloat? Well first, let’s understand that technically bloating is caused by a distention of the abdomen and can be from a number of underlying possibilities. ![]()
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