Why do I have an inflamed stomach? Why so much swelling? These questions arise frequently and sometimes the answer is usually associated with the gas in the digestive system. And, in turn, to bad eating habits.
The Spanish Heart Foundation explains that celiac disease, pathologies such as lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, gastric ulcer or irritable bowel syndrome can also cause stomach discomfort due to the body’s difficulty digesting properly the food.
What causes abdominal bloating
Miriam Huerta Gonzalez, nutritionist dietician, is a specialist in Obesity and Bariatric Surgery. In an article published on D-medical.commakes a list to keep in mind about the habits that cause belly bloating.
- avoid ingesting A lot of foodwhile the stomach relaxes.
- THE foods high in fat they produce slower digestion, which results in inflammation and gas.
- Becca Constantly eating, whether at work, at the beach or in another environment, is also discouraged.
- Eat quickly and without chewing It lets more air into the body. Bad posture is also counterproductive.
- A diet low in fruits, vegetables and water produces constipation. Food stays longer in the large intestine, which promotes stool fermentation and gas production.
- Sedentary life without physical activity.
These foods bloat the belly and produce gas
The food related professional lists some foods that should be avoided if we don’t want to have a bloated belly and annoying gas.
- Fatty foods (As previously explained about slow digestion).
- Too many raw vegetables: Cooking is a predigestive mechanism that aids in the digestion of food, they indicate. That’s why raw vegetables delay gastric emptying because they have to take longer to digest. In any case, explains Huerta González, part of its composition, such as fiber, arrives undigested in the large intestine, where it is fermented and produces gas.
- Cooked vegetables flatulent or very high in fiber: cauliflower, savoy cabbage, Brussels sprouts, artichokes
- Legumes: They are very high in fiber foods. In any case, consume as a single dish without fatty condiments.
- Whole grains: also for its high fiber content.
- Fizzy drinks. The gas swells up, so the feeling of having a bloated belly is constant. And it makes the person continue to want to drink without being satisfied.
Source: Clarin
Mary Ortiz is a seasoned journalist with a passion for world events. As a writer for News Rebeat, she brings a fresh perspective to the latest global happenings and provides in-depth coverage that offers a deeper understanding of the world around us.