Bloating is an uncomfortable condition characterized by the accumulation of gas in the gut as well as the retention of water in the body’s tissues.
The accumulation of unwanted gas may be due to a number of factors which include food sensitivity, decreased gastric motility, inflammation, and indigestion. Because of the pressure it causes on the walls of the GI tract, a person may feel distended, and may feel symptoms ranging from nausea, vomiting, flatulence and abdominal pain.
Water retention on the other hand, is caused by high amounts of sodium in the body, which attracts water into the interstitial spaces, causing the tissues to swell.
Luckily, there are certain foods that fight gas, beat bloating, and flatten the stomach.
Below is a list of 34 foods that do so.
1. Kiwi Fruit
An amazing and delicious fruit that has been shown to fight bloating is the Kiwi. This tropical fruit is a rich source of potassium, a mineral that controls sodium levels in the body. Sodium causes water retention, one of the main causes of bloating. It is also a great source of dietary fiber, and studies have shown that eating an average of 2-3 kiwis per day increased the ease and frequency of bowel movements, which help relieve bloating.
Additionally, the kiwi fruit also contains the enzyme actinidine, which promotes upper gastrointestinal movement, as well as several phytochemicals that improve digestion.
