The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast 7 Sneaky Reasons You're Still Bloated (That Have Nothing to Do with Food) | Ep 363
Jun 3, 2025
Feeling bloated despite trying various remedies? Discover seven sneaky causes that often go unnoticed. Stress and rushed meals can hinder digestion before food even enters your stomach. Low stomach acid might be behind your food sensitivities. Sluggish bile and bacterial imbalances could also contribute to discomfort. Practical tips like self-tests and supplements help address bloating at its root. It's time to rethink your approach to digestion and uncover hidden drivers of that 'I look 7 months pregnant' feeling!
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Digestion Starts in the Brain
- Digestion starts in the brain and requires the parasympathetic rest and digest mode to function properly.
- Stress and being in fight or flight mode shuts down digestion, impairing the process from the very start.
Manage Stress Before Meals
- Slow down and do deep diaphragmatic breathing before eating to engage your rest and digest mode.
- Avoid eating in a stressed or rushed state to prevent bloating and other digestive issues.
Chew Food Properly
- Chew your food thoroughly to mechanically break it down and stimulate digestive secretions.
- Eating too fast or not chewing enough leads to bloating and indigestion.