All people suffer from bloating, it may be because of eating a lot or digestion problems.
Bloating sometimes is the sign that a person has a medical problem or condition. But most of the time it is because of the food taken in.
Here are 13 foods that may cause bloating:
1. Dairy Products
Dairy products has a lot of nutrition values. It is sometimes use in making other foods. But despite of all the good effects, there is one not-so-good effect that causes bloating is called lactose – a sugar. Lactose can’t be digest by our body.
Consuming a lot of dairy products can lead to digestive problems. The symptoms can be diarrhea, cramps and bloating
2. Carbonated Drinks
People who drinks a lot of soft drinks or other drinks may lead to bloating because of the gas carbon dioxide contained. Drinking this may be trap in the digestive system and lead to bloating.
3. Beans
Beans contains sugars known as alpha-galactosides. Beans are included in the category of carbohydrates known as FODMAPs.
Beans can lead to gas that may harm the digestive system.
4. Wheat
Wheat contains gluten that harms people’s lives.
Many people suffer from gluten sensitivity and or celiac disease, and wheat is the cause of serious digestive problems. The issues can include gas, bloating, stomach pain and diarrhea.
5. Lentils
Lentils has also a lot of nutrition values. Lentils has a lot of fibers contained. Consuming a lot of fiber may cause bloating.
Lentils also have FODMAPs. The sugars could also increase the production of gas and cause bloating.
6. Broccoli (Also other Cruciferous Veggies)
All cruciferous veggies contains high nutrient content including vitamins C and K, minerals potassium and iron, and lots of fiber too.
These veggies can’t be digest well.
7. Onion
Onions are an underground veggie. People who are has a very sensitive digestive system and eating onion is not a good idea because it may cause bloating.
8. Barley
Barley is a cereal grain. It contains a lot of nutrients including lots of minerals and vitamins, and fibers. The main minerals include selenium, manganese and molybdenum.
Barley contains high amount of fiber and it may lead to bloating. It also contains gluten.
9. Rye
Rye is another cereal grain. It is rich in nutrients and contains vitamin B group, copper, phosphorus, manganese, and fiber too. It also has gluten.
Combing gluten and fiber is not a good idea because it causes bloating.
10. Garlic
We all know garlic because of its heath and flavoring benefits. But they are also rich in fructans (FODMAPs) just like in the case of onions, and consumption may result in bloating.
11. Apple
Apple is full of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. There are many health benefits of the fruit.
However, people are still suffering from bloating after consuming this. It is because of fiber and fructose, another form of FODMAP contained. Both these ingredients can undergo fermentation in our large intestine and result in bloating.
12. Beer
People who drinks too much beer may experience the so called ‘beer belly’ it is where fats is developed because of the beer consumed.
Beer is also a carbonated drink that contains fermentable carbohydrate sources like maize, barley, rice and wheat Beer is worse than ordinary carbonated drinks for people with sensitive digestive system. It doesn’t only contain carbon dioxide, it has another ingredient – fermentable carbs and both are capable of causing bloating. In fact, the grains used for brewing beer may also have gluten.
13. Sugar Alcohols
Chewing gums and sugar free foods contain sugar alcohols. The most commonly used types are mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol.
These alcohols are also FODMAPs and can cause digestive disorders. They enter the large intestine and gut bacteria can produce gas out of them.
If you take too much of these alcohols, you could suffer from diarrhea, gas and bloating. You should rather take erythritol, another form of sugar alcohol which is easily digestible. You can also take stevia.
Via: Thereadersfile.Com
