My Methods for Beating Bloat (And Keeping Stomach Issues at Bay)
Yikes, this one is a little personal.
My entire life I have struggled with moderate food sensitivities and severe bloating. This is something I, of course, never post pictures of (since it’s something I’m highly insecure about/can make me feel extremely self-conscious), and I’m clearly not a medical professional, but if you struggle with the same issues every. single. time. you. eat. (like me,) I have a few tricks up my sleeve that have helped me stay comfortable after meals, snacks, happy hours, etc.
Let’s dive in—
My natural tummy is relatively flat (genetically, sort of always has been in my adult years). Bloat can make me feel incredibly uncomfortable, however, and I have gone through some extensive trial and error to find out what works best to beat the bloat for me.
My best-kept secrets for beating bloat
If you feel extremely bloated every time you eat, you may have some food sensitivities (like me, who’s incredibly sensitive to high-FODMAP foods), and I recommend seeing a doctor for food sensitivity testing. In the meantime, though, some products and natural methods I use for getting rid of bloat include the following:
Dandelion Root Tea. Dandelion root is known to be a natural diuretic, and you can often find herbal, caffeine-free dandelion root teas in health food and grocery stores. Simple and effective, a couple of dandelion root tea after a meal can offer some relief in a short time.
Love Wellness’ “Bye-Bye Bloat” Supplement. Taking two of these with breakfast each morning has been a GAME CHANGER. I’ve noticed that I bloat less all day, and I especially don’t bloat from my caffeine intake at breakfast anymore like I used to. All natural, these are supplements I trust and have written about before on another lifestyle and wellness blog. These are legit and I’d recommend them every time.
Water. Water. WATER before bed. This one seems simple, but making sure I drink a decent amount of water after my last meal or snack of the day and before bed has been SO important when it comes to waking up feeling refreshed (and not bloated.)
Avoiding clearly sensitive foods. This one is also simple, but it takes some trial and error. The best course of action is to avoid foods that a food sensitivity test (done by a professional) has confirmed you are sensitive to whenever you can. You’ll feel better and less sluggish and bloated in the long run.
If you battle severe bloat on a daily basis, you aren’t alone. Try these tips and speak to a doctor to free yourself from that icky feeling, and actually enjoy eating again.
Xoxo, MM.