Why Am I Bloating

     So for many years now, I get bloated almost on a daily basis!  What the heck!? I have narrowed it down to my age and what I eat.   With age comes intolerance of what our bodies once did and could handle when we were young, a similar situation being that I did not get seasonal allergies until I was in my 30s.  

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13 Foods That Cause Bloating (and What to Eat Instead)

Written by Adda Bjarnadottir, MS on June 4, 2017

Bloating is when your belly feels swollen or enlarged after eating.

It is usually caused by gas or other digestive issues (1Trusted Source).

Bloating is very common. About 16–30% of people say they experience it regularly (2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).

Although bloating may be a symptom of a serious medical condition, it is usually caused by something in the diet (4Trusted Source).

Here are 13 foods that can cause bloating, along with suggestions on what to eat instead.

1. Beans

2. Lentils

3. Carbonated Drinks

4. Wheat

5. Broccoli and Other Cruciferous Vegetables

6. Onions

7. Barley

8. Rye

9. Dairy Products

10. Apples

11. Garlic

12. Sugar Alcohols

13. Beer

Other Ways to Reduce Bloating

Bloating is a very common problem, but can often be resolved with relatively simple changes.

There are several strategies that can help reduce bloating, outlined in this article.

If you have persistent digestive problems, then you may want to consider a low-FODMAP diet. It can be incredibly effective, not just for bloating but for other digestive issues as well.

However, make sure to also see a doctor to rule out a potentially serious medical condition.

Take-Home Message

If you have problems with bloating, then chances are that a portion of food on this list is the culprit.

That being said, there is no reason to avoid all of these foods, only the ones that cause you problems personally.

If you find that a certain food consistently makes you bloated, then simply avoid it. No food is worth suffering for.

      I am definitely going to investigate the FODMAP diet.  I’m still on my low portion/simply trying to eat a healthier lifestyle,  but I’m sure other ways of better eating can’t hurt! I have not mentioned my current living situation very much but for the past 13 months, my family and I have been living with my mother in law while our house was being built!  A family of 4 in a 3 bedroom small house plus my 3 dogs 1 cat and 1 bearded dragon lizard! We just moved into our dream home 5 days ago and I have a lot-lot-lot of work to do but I can’t wait to start cooking healthy meals!!!!

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Foods That Help Banish Bloating

Katherine George | ActiveBeat

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018

1. Kiwi

2. Peppermint Tea & Chamomile Tea

3. Banana

4. Cilantro

5. Yogurt

6. Ginger

7. Melon

8. Papaya

9. Cucumber

10. Asparagus

11. Fennel Seeds

12. Oatmeal

13. Pineapple

14. Drink Lots of Water

15. Cayenne Pepper

Good Luck everybody

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