13 Reasons Why You're Bloated All the Time, and How to Cure It Instantly

Whether it's pizza or even something healthy like kale salad, if you eat passed the point of feeling satiated, it can be one of the main causes of bloating. And the bloat can last for half a day or more. Practice mindfulness at each meal, eating until you feel satisfied but not stuffed.

You know your body best and certain foods can cause bloating. Dairy products, greasy food, gluten, soy, eggs, meat, cruciferous veggies like cabbage and broccoli, garlic, and beans can cause belly bloat. So can eating too much salt or too much fibre.

American diets, especially ones designed for weight loss, tend to focus on getting more protein and eating fewer carbs, so if you find that you're feeling bloated, gassy, and you can't remember the last time you pooped, check your fibre intake! Aim for 25 to 30 grams a day, but as mentioned above, overdoing it can cause bloating. To help you get your daily fill, make sure to get fibre every time you eat, whether it's through veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, or whole grains.

When talking to certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition about belly bloat, I asked, "What about sugar?" She explained, "In your GI tract, there are trillions of bacteria that usually help with health, but these bacteria consume the sugars in your foods and can increase gas production and bloat." Try cutting down on sugar and see how you feel.

Stress can mess with your gut — or microbiome, more specifically — which can set off a domino effect in the rest of your body, and bloating is one symptom. Find ways to relax and find peace in your day whether it's through scheduling some me time, working out, going for a midday walk, meditating, de-stressing yoga, reading a funny book, or spending time with your pet or BF.

We love La Croix and Pelligrino with fresh lemon slices, but all that carbonation has to go somewhere . . . and that somewhere is your gut. Cut back on the cans and you might find your bloat disappears.

Experts have recommended in the past to eat every two to three hours to boost your metabolism, but if that means you're eating from the moment you wake up until the second you slip under the covers, eating all day long could be the cause of your belly bloat.

Giving your digestive system a rest by practising intermittent fasting could be the answer to your debloating prayers. Try eating from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. so you have time to digest before heading to bed.

Antibiotics can wipe out both the bad and the good bacteria, creating an imbalance in your body, causing a slew of issues — digestive problems and bloating included. Taking probiotics daily can help! Go for a pill or eat fermented, probiotic-rich foods like kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut.

Alcohol is another cause of bloat since it leads to dehydration, which as mentioned above, can result in water retention. The sugar in wine and mixed drinks, and the gluten in beer, can also cause digestive issues. For your health and your belly's sake, stick to one alcoholic beverage a day (or less!), and follow it with a huge glass of water.