Drinks to Avoid the Uneasy Feeling of Bloating
Since Thanksgiving already passed, you may still feel full after indulging yourself with so much food. Diving into so much food once in a while is not a bad idea after all the stress life has thrown at us - especially with the COVID-19 lurking around. A relaxing family dinner is actually beneficial for one's mental health.
With all the restrictions you have abided to have a safe family dinner, you might be having a problem, most of the Americans are experiencing right now: bloating.
After eating so much, you might feel like not eating because you have so much last night, and you want your stomach to digest everything before eating again. You may also result in taking fluids because you want to opt from eating solids that weighs so much in your stomach. But did you know that there are drinks that triggers your stomach to bloat? Here are some of them, as Amanda Sauceda, RDN, CLT mentioned in an interview with Live Strong.
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Milk
While rich in calcium and nutrients beneficial for the bones and muscles but according to Sauceda, it can cause a real punch in your stomach. She said in the interview that lactose-intolerant people are not able to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy foods. Mayo Clinic added that the results of milk to lactose-intolerant people are diarrhea, gas, and bloating after eating or drinking dairy products.
Soda
When you drink soda, you feel the fizz on your mouth to your stomach, isn't it? That is carbonation. According to the Seattle Times, Carbonation is mostly water and usually calorie-free; however, it can really bloat the belly. They added that carbonation comes from blending gas to the water which can make the gas cloud in the belly which makes the bloating of your stomach.
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Protein Shakes
According to Healthline, protein shakes can cause pain, and bloating in some people especially in those who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or lactose intolerance. In the interview, Sauceda added that this may be a reaction to whey which is a by-product of milk. She also added that sugar substitutes in the shake may be the cause of the bloating.
Coffee
You may enjoy your cup of coffee every morning and for relaxation. Although this drink is not a GI irritant, Sauceda furthers in the interview that some people are allergic to caffeine and they may be able to notice stomach issues like gas and excessive trips to the bathroom. Gastroenterologist, Dr. Roger Gerard, MD said in an interview with Insider that any kind of coffee may excite the digestive tract and trigger spasms in the bowel that can cause bloating.
Good thing that bloating is a temporary reaction when you eat too much or is triggered by something you drank. But lessening these beverages can help you avoid being bloated and feeling uneasy after supper. Drink more water because it may also help in easing the bloating of your belly.
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Nov 27, 2020 12:00 PM EST
