Nothing is as uncomfortable as being bloated. The extended
belly, the tighter than usual jeans, and the stiffness can make one feel like
they’ve just swallowed the Goodyear Blimp. Health Briefs TV offers some
suggestions about how to avoid being bloated.
We can attest to the fact that eating too fast causes
bloating. Excessive air enters the mouth
and works its way down to the stomach when we rush a meal. When we hurry to
finish eating, we also don’t chew food well and larger pieces of it sit in the
stomach waiting to be digested. This can leave us feeling stuffed. Slow down.
It takes 20 minutes for the brain to register fullness. And that’s really not a
long time.
Soda, also called pop in some parts of the country, is a
carbonated drink. The tiny bubbles which we love in the drink cause bloating in
the stomach. Sometimes, drinking soda through a straw can make this worse. To
lessen the bubbles, pour carbonated beverages in a cup with ice cubes and let
it sit on the counter or desk for a little while before drinking.
Sandwiches are usually loaded with sodium which can cause
bloating. From the bread to the meat, cheese and veggies in them, the sodium in
a Sammie can cause uncomfortable bloating.
Health Briefs TV also suggests avoiding low-fat or
low-calorie foods which contain artificial sweeteners since they can sit in the
stomach a long time and wreak havoc.
Banish the bloat by eating healthier foods more slowly.
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