What is bloating?
Bloating is the build up of gas in the stomach and intestines. When you feel bloated, the belly often feels full and tight.
Causes of Bloating
- Intake of foods with high gaseous content eg. soft drinks
- Intake of foods the body cannot tolerate
- Menstruation in women
- Overeating
- Eating too fast
- Health issues
Ways to reduce bloating
First and foremost, the body reacts to whatever it intakes, so diet is a main thing and one should ensure that they eat well, that is, healthy.
The following are ways to reduce bloating
- Intake of anti bloating foods:
Foods with antioxidants and a high variety of nutrients help in reducing bloating eg. fruits, vegetables
- Regular check ups:
At times, bloating may be due to different health conditions that are articulating specific symptoms. A check up could help as the disease could be stopped before being aggravated.
- Regular exercise:
A definite exercise routine helps take away excess gas. Taking walks, skipping, swimming goes a long way than one could imagine.