Foods To Avoid That Cause Bloating

Dairy Products

It’s estimated the bodies of about seventy-five percent of individuals all over the world can’t digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk. This is because the enzyme lactase that allowed them to digest milk when they were babies no longer functions correctly or isn't present in their bodies in sufficient quantities. The results for many of these individuals are bloating, cramps, loose stools, and gas when they drink milk or other dairy products. The good news is a good number of these patients can still enjoy some dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and sour cream as long as they are in small doses. Other individuals who still want to drink milk have the alternative of buying lactose-free milk or milk alternatives made of soy or almonds.

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Apples

It’s a fruit as infamous for being forbidden as it is hailed for keeping the doctor away. If individuals suffer from chronic digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome or fructose malabsorption, they may want to keep this fruit on the forbidden list. The FODMAP diet, which was designed by Australian researchers to help treat irritable bowel syndrome, represents food sources on a level of how easy they are to digest. The apple is a high FODMAP because it attracts extra fluids to the digestive tract, which results in bloating. On the other hand, the high fiber content can dehydrate sensitive digestive systems, especially if eaten raw and in excess.

While fiber is necessary for metabolism, absorption, and movement, too much can slow all the above by drying out the intestinal mucous membranes. The result can be a painfully distended abdomen. This fruit is also very high in fructose, which can’t be fully absorbed by the bloodstream. The free fructose enters the bowels to be consumed by bacteria. The byproduct of this process is methane and hydrogen gas that distends and upsets the stomach.

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