A brief guide to decrease Bloating

Bloating is the condition where the belly feels swollen and tight after eating. It mostly happens because of the excess gas production in the stomach. Bloating does not cause any harm but can make you feel uncomfortable for hours. The discomfort and pain that comes with it are intolerable at times. Bloating is often considered the same as that of water retention. But it is not. Bloating is the condition caused due to excessive quantity of solids, liquids, or gas in the digestive system of our body. Bloating is a common medical condition that is mostly caused because of the diet on has. Some of the practices to decrease bloating are:

·             Eating too much

Sometimes the most common reason why you feel bloated is that you ate more than required. But sometimes people who experience bloating do not have a swollen stomach or pain in the abdomen. It is usually a feeling that occurs after eating too much.

Eating in a small quantity at a regular interval of time can solve this problem. Also, try to chew your food nicely. This will reduce the air that gets into the stomach along with the food and you won't feel bloated because of it.

 

·             Avoid food that gives you gas

This is a point that can vary from person to person. A particular food can produce gas when you consume it while some other person can be fine after eating it. This sometimes depends on the digestive power and metabolism. In general, try avoiding high fiber foods as they are commonly known to produce a large amount of gas. You should make a habit of maintaining a food diary so that you can mention the foods which tend to make you feel bloated. Eventually, you can figure out all those food items and eliminate them from your diet.

 

·             Taking supplements

You can try out some supplemental enzymes that help to break down food for better digestion. They can decrease bloating and provide almost immediate relief.

Some of these enzymes are:

Lactase: This enzyme is useful for people with lactose intolerance. This supplement breaks down lactose in the body.

Beano: This supplement contains the enzyme alpha-galactosidase which breaks down carbohydrates from indigestible foods.