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We have all been there: the uncomfortablebloatthat leaves you distended and feeling pretty blehfollowing a meal.
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Read on, and for more healthy eating tips check out6 Foods That Heal Your Body.
Slow down.
Know your sensitivities.
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Food sensitivitiesare a main culprit of digestive upset, including symptoms like bloating.
Carbohydrate malabsorption is a cause of bloat and can occur with a wide variety of foods.
Increase your fluids.
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Wateris essential to every system and cell in your body, and is especially important for your digestive tract.
It is especially important to drink enough fluid relative to your fiber intake.
However,current research suggestsdrinking water during or after a meal may actually aid in the digestion process.
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Fluid recommendations vary from person to person based on many factors, but theU.S.
The Absolute Best Drink For Bloating, Says Dietitian
Try a supplement.
One way to stop bloating before it starts is to take a probiotic supplement.
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These products can increase the number of healthy bacteria in your gut that will aid in proper digestion.
