5 Reasons Why You're Still Bloated
You'll be surprised how common these 5 reasons are. But the good news is that they're easily fixed.
Not Enough Fiber in Your Diet
Most Americans only get 10-15g of fiber per day, but your body needs 25-35g for optimal digestive health. Without enough fiber, food moves slowly through your digestive system, causing gas buildup and that uncomfortable bloated feeling.
Fiber acts like a broom for your digestive tract, keeping things moving smoothly and feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut that help reduce bloating.
Too Much Protein Without Enough Fiber
High-protein diets are great for weight loss and muscle building, but protein alone can slow down digestion and cause constipation and bloating. When you consume protein without adequate fiber, your digestive system struggles to process it efficiently.
The key is balance—you need both protein AND fiber working together to support healthy digestion and prevent that heavy, bloated feeling.
Excessive Sodium Intake
High sodium intake causes your body to retain water, leading to that puffy, bloated feeling. Most processed foods and restaurant meals are loaded with hidden sodium—sometimes over 2,000mg in a single meal (that's almost your entire daily limit!).
When you consume too much salt without enough potassium and fiber to balance it out, your body holds onto water to dilute the sodium, causing uncomfortable bloating.
Dehydration Slowing Your Digestion
It sounds counterintuitive, but not drinking enough water actually causes bloating. When you're dehydrated, your body holds onto every drop of water it can, and your digestive system slows down significantly.
Fiber needs water to do its job effectively. Without adequate hydration, fiber can actually make bloating worse instead of better. The solution? Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially when consuming high-fiber foods.
Imbalanced Gut Microbiome
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria—some good, some bad. When the bad bacteria outnumber the good ones, they produce excess gas during digestion, leading to chronic bloating, discomfort, and irregular bowel movements.
Prebiotic fiber feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, helping them thrive and crowd out the gas-producing bad bacteria. A balanced gut microbiome is essential for comfortable, bloat-free digestion.
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