Thursday 11/December/2025 – 06:14 AM
Many people feel bloated Belly And discomfort after eating, especially on social occasions. Although popular belief attributes this feeling to overeating or dependence on unhealthy foods, nutritionist Clara Vidal believes that the picture is more complex than that, according to what was published in Marca.
Bloating is not caused by food, but by the method of digestion
Vidal explained that bloating is not always related to the quality of food as much as it is related to the way it is digested within the body. Many people suffer from this feeling after banquets or family gatherings, and they are quick to blame fats, sweets, or ingredients such as gluten and dairy products, even though they may actually avoid them without the problem disappearing.
According to Vidal, it may be a defect in the efficiency of the digestive system itself, which leads to increased fermentation of food within the intestines. This excessive fermentation causes a feeling of fullness, bloating, and discomfort, which is more common than many imagine, and does not necessarily indicate the presence of a serious illness or food allergy.
Is it possible to get rid of bloating without deprivation?
The nutrition expert emphasized that enjoying food does not always require eliminating certain foods from the diet. The solution lies in improving the digestion process and supporting the digestive system to work more efficiently, instead of focusing only on avoiding specific foods.
Vidal stressed the importance of providing what the body needs to enhance bowel movement and improve the absorption of nutrients, which reduces the effort expended during digestion and limits excess fermentation. With the regularity of this process, the feeling of bloating and discomfort after eating decreases, and it becomes possible to enjoy meals without worry, even during holiday periods and occasions.
