Written by: Deepa
15 July 2025
Are you feeling gassy, puffy or heavy after meals? Bloated feeling is common and often connected to habits around lifestyle and food.
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Here's are 5 common causes of discomfort after meals. Let's explore them!
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Overindulgence at meals means you’re stretching your stomach, and it takes longer to digest. This leads to gas not escaping, and being uncomfortable. Tip: Eat smaller meals but more times.
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Eating hurriedly is equals to swallowing more air & chewing less! This adds too much to the digestive system & creates bloating. Tip: Slow down, chew your food, and pay attention while eating.
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Some foods will create more gas, like beans, broccoli, cabbage, onions and carbonated drinks. Tip: Cook gas-producing foods well or don't eat them when you are sensitive.
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Bloating, gas or cramps could arise from you being lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant or some other form of FODMAP thing. Tip: keep a food diary and consult a dietitian if the same things happen more than once.
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Bloating and pain can occur when stool accumulates in the colon. Tip: Eat more fiber, drink fluids, and move your body so you can have regular bowel movements.
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Frequent bloating is not normal. Modify your meals, eat more slowly, and write down if/how the food you eat affects you.Pay attention to your gut health. Your gut is important to your health, see your doctor if the bloating continues for a long time.
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