4 Easy Tips for Combatting Occasional Gas and Bloating*
Dealing with occasional gas and bloating after a meal is annoying yet common. Even healthy foods can sometimes lead to discomfort after you eat. Follow these tips to combat occasional gas and bloating.*
Keep track of your digestive woes. Write down what and when you eat to help identify which foods make you gassy. Dairy (usually the milk sugar lactose but also the protein called casein) and high-fiber foods (thanks to complex sugars called oligosaccharides) commonly cause gas. However, meals that are higher in fat or protein may also be harder on your body on occasion. A food journal can help you get to the root of the issue.
Slow down when you eat. Chewing your food thoroughly gives your brain time to catch up with your belly — and ensures your first set of digestive enzymes gets released from your salivary glands. Chewing is part of digestion, not just something you do to savor the flavor of food. Your stomach prefers for food to arrive well-chewed so the enzymes released there can do their work.
Skip the fizzy drinks. Carbonated beverages contain gas that give them their fizziness. However, drinking them can lead to occasional gas and bloating. If you chug fizzy drinks at mealtime, slow down and consider switching to plain water.
Reach for digestive enzyme supplements. Digestive enzymes target specific nutrients to help you break down and make use of them. Whether you have a specific food intolerance, need support for a keto diet or would like to eat dairy but are lactose intolerant, Enzymedica has a formula that can help.*