WHY YOU BLOAT AFTER EATING
_ SWALLOWING AIR: Eating too quickly, chewing gum, or drinking carbonated drinks can lead to swallowing air, which contributes to bloating.
_ FOOD INTOLERANCE: Lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, or fructose malabsorption can cause bloating after consuming trigger foods.
_ POOR DIGESTION: Inadequate digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, or fats can lead to bloating.
_ FOOD HIGH IN FIBER: Consuming high-fiber foods like beans, cabbage, or broccoli can cause gas and bloating.
_ ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS: Sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitol can be difficult for the body to digest, leading to bloating.
_ HORMONAL CHANGES: Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels during menstruation or menopause can affect digestion and lead to bloating.
_ EATING TOO MUCH: Overeating or consuming large meals can put pressure on the digestive system, leading to bloating.
_ FOOD ALLERGIES: Undiagnosed food allergies or sensitivities can cause inflammation and bloating.
_ GUT BACTERIA IMBALANCE: An imbalance of gut bacteria, also known as dysbiosis, can affect digestion and lead to bloating.
_ UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroparesis, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause bloating after eating.