If you have a full feeling and your stomach feels like you have just eaten a whole sack of potatoes, then you are probably experiencing bloating.

This condition usually leads to excessive belching and farting and can be quite discomforting to both the sufferer and those around him or her.

Now you may be wondering why bloating occurs in the first place, well here are some reasons why it does and how you can prevent it.

1. Drink Sufficient Water

Drink at least eight glasses of clean water daily to prevent bloating. The human body will adapt to a lack of water by using up fluids from its organs and tissues. Fluid retention can cause bloating, so you need to adequately hydrate your body by drinking sufficient amounts of water.

2. Infrequent Emptying Of Your Bowels (Constipation)

Not emptying your bowels regularly will trap gases behind your stool thereby leading to bloating. Eating fiber rich food can help relieve you of your constipation concerns. You can eat berries, have a smoothie diet plan and substitute white bread for whole grain bread.

3. Stress

It is widely believed that the human brain will inhibit the body’s digestive system from working properly when the body and mind in under some strain. You can immediately experience bloating due to anxiety and stress so try relaxing.

4. Quick Eating Habit

Eating too fast means you are chewing less of the food you eat, when you do that you give your digestive system more work to do and this can result in constipation and subsequently bloating. Try chewing your food properly before swallowing and also eat small amounts of food at a time.

5. Too Much Carbohydrate Rich Diet

Your chances of experiencing bloating are increased when your daily diet is rich in carbohydrates. You can deal with this problem by eating more fruits and vegetables as well as low-carbohydrate foods.

Source:  www.fhfn.org

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