Well I normally would encourage you to drink as much water as possible, however when it comes to eating I suggest you keep it to a minimum and consume more of the beverage 30-minutes prior to or after your meal. Keep in mind that soda or other carbonated drinks can cause a lot of bloating.
According to Amber Tresca of www.About.com, bloating is mainly caused by intestinal gas. She suggests eating slowly to avoid unconsciously swallowing air, and being cautious while consuming common gassy-foods. In addition chewing gum may also be a culprit, especially while talking.
Tresca also noted some common foods that are likely to cause bloating and flatulence.
· Asparagus
· Broccoli
· Brussels sprouts
· Cabbage
· Cauliflower
· Corn
· Fructose
· Lactose
· Milk or Cream
· Potatoes
· Sorbitol
· Wheat
I’m not saying cut out these foods all together, but to go easy on your consumption. Moreover, if milk or cream bothers your tummy, see your doctor because you may be lactose intolerant and this may be a huge cause for your bloating problem.
Check out Tresca’s article for more information on possible medical causes: http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/relatedconditions/a/abdominalbloat.htm
I personally enjoy miso soup and have heard that it prevents flatulence. Another thing I enjoy is natural lemon-juice in my water, which is very beneficial for your digestive system especially before bed. Also trying cutting back on other foods like red meat, eggs, processed foods, sugar, and alcohol.
I recommend this book, "Banish Bloating," by Suzannah Olivier who presents a simplistic and comprehensive program to help maintain bloating and keep it under control. She provides useful herbal and nutritional methods. Upon reading the book you will be able to analyze the possibility of your issue, whether it be digestive, hormonal, or drug related. Olivier then explains step-by-step methods for fighting it.
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