10 Foods That Cause Bloating

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Bloating occurs as a result of excess gas or air in the gastrointestinal tract. This causes an uncomfortable, swollen, tight feeling. The abdomen may also appear distended and hard, and you may experience some pain. Additionally, bloating causes excessive flatulence, belching or burping which may also be accompanied by rumbling sounds.

Eating too fast, smoking or chewing gum can cause you to swallow too much air which may lead to bloating. Medical conditions like celiac disease and pancreatic insufficiency may also cause bloating. However, in most instances, bloating results from eating particular foods. This is more likely when you eat excess amounts of such foods. If you know which foods are likely to cause bloating, then you can avoid or reduce the quantities that you eat. Following are 10 foods that cause bloating.

Bloating Causing Food #1: Sugar-free Sweeteners

In your quest to reduce weight or keep it down, you may choose sugar-free sweeteners for your cup of coffee or tea. You may also prefer these sweeteners in other beverages and other foods. But sugar-free sweeteners have their negative sides. Because many of them are made from sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, lactitol, erythritol and xylitol, they can lead to increased gas in the tummy and bloating.

This happens because the sugar alcohols are not absorbed in the small intestines. However, when they get into the large intestines, they can cause issues with the normal gut bacteria which can lead to bloating.