Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime. It can make the stomach feel puffy, swollen, and generally quite uncomfortable, said the NHS. Your bloating pain may be caused by eating certain gassy foods, or by eating too fast or too much. You could be at risk of stomach bloating if you regularly eat cauliflower, it’s been claimed.
Eating lots of cauliflower in one go could leave you with a bloated belly, according to medical website Medical News Today.
Cauliflower is a type of cruciferous vegetable that some people struggle to break down in the gut.
But you could lower your chances of bloating pain by cooking your cauliflower before eating them, it added.
“Bloating is when the stomach becomes swollen, which can often occur after eating,” said the medical website.
“People who have frequent bloating often find that their diet is to blame.
“Cruciferous vegetables are healthful foods that contain many essential nutrients, including vitamins C and K, fibre, and potassium. However, they can cause some undesirable digestive symptoms, including bloating.
“Cooking cruciferous vegetables makes them easier to digest. Alternatively, people can replace them with other healthful vegetables that are equally rich in vitamins and minerals but will not cause bloating.
“These include spinach, carrots, ginger, celery, sweet potatoes and courgettes.”
Meanwhile, you could also be at risk of stomach bloating by regularly eating onions, it added.
Onions contain fructans, which are a type of soluble fibre that aren’t properly digested, and sit in the stomach.
Bacteria can then use these fructans as food, and subsequently produce excess gas in the process.
Your bloating pain could be caused by constipation, trapped wind, irritable bowel syndrome, or even by swallowing too much air.
You could swallow air by drinking through a straw, or by talking with your mouth full of food.
People are more likely to feel bloated after a big weekend – especially around the festive season.
Speak to a doctor if you’re bloating symptoms don’t go away, said the NHS.
It could be caused by something more serious, including ovarian or bowel cancer.
