Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : March 6, 2017 10:11 AM IST
Not just foods that you eat, even how you eat, what you eat and what you do can lead to bloating. Simple things like using eating too fast or using a straw to drink can cause bloating, says Mrs Suvarna Sawant, Chief Dietician at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. Here are some common habits that can cause bloating.
Eat too fast: When hungry, people usually grab a meal and end up eating too fast. As you eat, you end up gulping down a lot of air as you bite, causing bloating. So to prevent it, eat slowly and take at least 30 mins to finish a meal.
Have big bites: Not just eating too fast, even having big bites can hamper your digestion and lead to excessive gas production causing bloating. Hence, chew your food properly to prevent it.
Avoid using straws: Did you know that every time you sip through a straw, you also take in air with the liquid? So avoid using straws even from bottles with built-in straws. Instead sip straight from the lid to avoid stomach discomfort and bloating.
Do not load up fibre in your diet at once: A fibre rich diet, ensures keeping your weight in control, but if not balanced with good water intake, will cause bloating. To avoid this, increase fibre intake in your diet slowly.
Smoking: Off the many harmful effects of smoking on the body, the lesser known one is bloating. You inhale a lot of air along with smoke when you take a puff which causes bloating. So if you are an active smoker, it's wise to quit smoking.
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