Foods for Bloating Relief

JohnR41

tomboy,

You said you ate too much one day and you were not hungry the next day. You said, "I haven't eaten anything yet." Well, in my opinion, your body was telling you not to eat and you were paying attention. So you were doing the right thing. You can compensate by eating less before a big meal or after. There's nothing wrong with doing that if you need to. By all means, make sure you drink enough water; drinking water won't make you fat. Here's another idea: Get some exercise. Exercise will help you burn the excess calories.

As far as what foods you should or shouldn't eat: Stay away from high calorie processed foods and fatty processed meats. Eat whole foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains and legumes. Natural whole foods are high in fiber and will help you get back to normal.

Good luck!

Miranda72

I have the same problem, except I get that feeling more frequently it sounds like. I was told high fiber too, it makes sense I guess when you think about it. <removed>

Did you find info that said fiber will make you worse?

tUrRrRa

Unfortunately there is no easy answer, because it really does depend on your own body and how it reacts.

If you are absolutely not hungry, you don't need to force yourself to eat. When you do eat, try eating something light, like some fruits or vegetables. You will get some fiber from these without feeling bulky from eating a lot. I would stay away from too many starchy carbs right now until the bloating goes down. I like to munch on berries or grape tomatoes if I want some really light foods that aren't going to bloat me up. Certain high-fiber foods really bother my stomach, but fruits are a good fiber source for me!

Try drinking some water with lemon or some green tea. These items can really help get rid of bloating and excess water weight. Stay well hydrated and try to be a bit active so the food isn't just sitting in your stomach.

Hope you feel better soon! I also like to exercise if I'm feeling bloated. Just keep it easy if you feel very full so you don't get nauseous. Exercise helps with my bloating if I overeat (once my stomach is settled enough) and I always drink a lot of water.