What causes bloating?

There are a variety of factors that may be involved.

Eating too quickly and neglecting to chew properly is one.

Drinking with food is another, and fizzy drinks taken at any time may cause bloating.

Eating when stressed is generally detrimental to digestive processes.

Ensuring that your bowel is moving at least once or more daily is an excellent way of reducing bloating.

Some people react badly to certain foods such as bread and pasta and benefit from avoiding them, and others find that mixing fresh fruit with other foods increases bloating and is best avoided.

Ali Cullen
Nutritional therapist