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15 Foods That Cause Bloating And What You Can Do About It
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13. Onions
These are super tasty vegetables that many people enjoy on their sandwiches, salads, and soups. Although rarely eaten whole and raw, they are added to many different types of food. Even in small quantities, many people find that onions cause serious bloating and gas. This is because onions contain fructans, which are soluble fibers that cause bloat. Many people find that cooking onions lessens their intensity, but even then, they can cause abdominal discomfort. You can always use other herbs and spices to flavor your food instead of using onions if cooking them does not relieve your discomfort.
14. Barley
This is a type of cereal grain that is quite nutritious. Barley is full of selenium, manganese, as well as other vitamins and minerals. It is also is a good source of fiber, which is where the problem lies. For those unaccustomed to high amounts of fiber, barley can cause bloating. This grain also contains gluten, so it can cause digestive upset for those with intolerances to gluten. Refined barely, such as scotch or pearl barley, is often more easily tolerated.
15. Fatty Foods
Eating high fat foods, such as hamburgers, or foods fried in fat, such as french fries, slow down the digestion process. Once digestion slows down, food has time to ferment in the large intestine, causing gas and bloating. This is why many people feel so “full” after eating a fast food meal; their digestion has slowed dramatically. Avoid fatty foods and fast foods since these are not healthy for you anyway, so why suffer from bloat for foods that are only doing you harm?
If you suffer from on-going digestive issues, you might want to try a low FODMAP diet for 30 days to see if this gives you relief from your symptoms.
If you discover that a certain type of food consistently makes you feel bloated or gives you gas, simply avoid it. Food is meant to be enjoyed, not suffered through.
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