This may be the cause of your digestion problems.
It’s not every time, but almost. You regularly have difficulty digesting your meals. The result is bloating, heaviness and even severe stomach aches. There are some good tips to always keep in mind when you want to digest well, but also mistakes to avoid. Starting with the food taken at the end of the meal.
Bloating can be occasional or chronic “but we all produce gas without it being systematically unpleasant”reminds us the naturopath Pierre Grenet, president of Omnes. “Our way of eating (speed, chewing, nervousness) and what we consume (amount of fiber) will have an influence on our digestive “fluidity.” There is an individual sensitivity because each person has their own digestive capacity. “Some have lower production of digestive enzymes, or difficulty assimilating certain types of food, which can lead to bloating more easily”adds naturopath Maeva Mène. This is the case for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or food intolerances to gluten, lactose or FODMAPs. People with a stressful lifestyle or fast eaters are also more at risk.
Certain foods are more likely to cause bloating, such as dairy products and modern wheat gluten. Digestive slowdown can also be due to poor food combinations during the same meal. “Acidic foods with foods rich in starch (pasta and tomato sauce, etc.), proteins and starchy foods” quotes Pierre Grenet. “Likewise, adds Maeva Mène, Some people have difficulty digesting if they eat fruit for dessert, because the fruit, normally digested quickly, stagnates in the stomach and can ferment when eaten at the end of the meal. It is therefore necessary to avoid it at this time of the meal and instead eat it during the meal (it will be mixed with the food bolus and therefore more digestible).
Generally speaking, to digest well, you must avoid overly processed foods, rich in sugars or saturated fats, eat calmly and take your time by chewing foods sufficiently and avoid drinking too much water during the meal or during meals. other drinks. It is better to drink before eating. And if you really feel bad, consider digestive plant infusions based on fennel, peppermint or chamomile. They are among the best for reducing bloating.