Foods That Are Secretly Causing Your Bloating

11. Unripe Bananas: The Resistant Starch Overload

While generally healthy, unripe or green bananas are a surprising bloating culprit for some, due to their exceptionally high content of resistant starch. As bananas ripen, this starch converts to sugar, becoming easier to digest. However, in its unripe form, it behaves like a fermentable fiber, and a large quantity can overwhelm sensitive guts, leading to significant gas production and discomfort. The ingenuity here is recognizing that even a healthy food can be problematic depending on its ripeness and your individual digestive system.

12. Mushrooms (Certain Types & Quantities): The Undigested Carbs

Beyond their culinary appeal, certain types of mushrooms, particularly in larger quantities or when consumed raw, can be surprising bloating saboteurs. They contain specific carbohydrates, like polyols (sugar alcohols) and chitin (a type of fiber in their cell walls), which can be difficult for some digestive systems to break down. This leads to increased fermentation by gut bacteria, producing gas and causing bloating. Cooking can help, but for sensitive individuals, even certain cooked varieties can trigger discomfort.