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Beat Bloating: Diet Tips for a Happier Gut

9/9/2025

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A 2019 Johns Hopkins study found high-sodium diets increase bloating risk by 27% due to water retention.
Carbonated drinks can trap gas in the digestive tract, causing fullness; diet sodas may delay bloating for 72 hours.
Garlic and onions contain fructans, which can cause gas; garlic-infused oil is a better alternative.
Cooking cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower aids digestion and reduces bloating.
Sugar alcohols in "sugar-free" products and aspartame may trigger bloating, lasting 24 to 72 hours.
Regular consumption of beans and legumes may reduce bloating symptoms caused by oligosaccharides.
Cooking apples and pears can improve digestibility, reducing bloating from fructose and sorbitol.

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A 2019 Johns Hopkins study found high-sodium diets increase bloating risk by 27% due to water retention.
Carbonated drinks can trap gas in the digestive tract, causing fullness; diet sodas may delay bloating for 72 hours.
Garlic and onions contain fructans, which can cause gas; garlic-infused oil is a better alternative.
Cooking cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower aids digestion and reduces bloating.
Sugar alcohols in "sugar-free" products and aspartame may trigger bloating, lasting 24 to 72 hours.
Regular consumption of beans and legumes may reduce bloating symptoms caused by oligosaccharides.
Cooking apples and pears can improve digestibility, reducing bloating from fructose and sorbitol.