So you’re bloated, again. Bloat can come out of nowhere. It’s embarrassing, painful, and so frustrating to deal with.
The other day I blew up like a balloon 10 minutes after my morning cup of coffee. The pressure was so bad that all I wanted to do was take a pin to my stomach so I could deflate it. I swear I looked 6 months pregnant, and I was in so much pain.
So I get it, and I never want that to happen again. That’s why I’ve put together this article on how to manage your bloat.
Boost Stomach Acid
If you struggle with chronic stress, lack of sleep, or poor nutrition – then chances are you have low stomach acid. Bloating is often a symptom.
Your stomach produces hydrochloric acid. This acid is critical for breakdown, digestion, and absorption of your food. And bitters are specific herbs that help stimulate your stomach to produce hydrochloric acid. Supplementing with them before meals helps with digestion.
Take 1 droppersful of bitters 10 minutes before your meal. Or, you can take them at the onset of bloat for relief.
More reading: Everything You Need to Know to Improve Stomach Acid
Avoid Food Sensitivities
Bloating is a common symptom of food sensitivities. It’s a reaction to your body’s inability to breakdown, digest, or absorb a food.
Pay attention to how food makes you feel. Even if you don’t know you have a sensitivity, eating foods you react to will cause indigestion. It’s uncomfortable, embarrassing, and often painful.
Do your best to avoid your food sensitivities. If you have unknown sensitivities, start a food journal to jot down what you’re eating. This will help you determine what food you may be reacting to.
Free download: Food Sensitivity-Free Recipe eBook
Watch Your Fibre
Bloat can be a symptom of either too little fibre or an inability to break it down. But fibre is an important part of digestion and a healthy colon.
If you’re bloated and not pooping at least once a day, you may not be getting enough fibre. To add more fibre into your diet, include more fruits and vegetables with skin. Apples, pear or berries for snack, and salads and raw or roasted vegetables for dinner are great.
Whereas if you’re bloated and have smelly gas, you’re not digesting fibre properly. Try cooking your fruits and vegetables to help break them down. Also, you should include bitters as mentioned above.
Try this recipe: Warm Apple Walnut Salad
While you can manage your bloat, addressing the underlying cause is critical. You want to prevent damage to the gut and chronic inflammation because it’s the precursor to more diseases.
If bloat is a regular occurrence for you, try the steps above for relief. If you’d like to address it for good, schedule a free 15-minute mini-consultation with me. I’d love to chat!
