How to stay classy, not gassy during menopause

Getting on in age & going through menopause, it can be hard to stay classy without being a bit gassy.

However, gas isn’t just funny flatulence, it can build up in the gastrointestinal tract, causing uncomfortable bloating.

Especially during menopause

Most women report it as a feeling of tightness or fullness in the abdomen. 

Sometimes painful, but always uncomfortable. 

Some women have it only occasionally or with certain foods or different points in their cycle. 

Others will have it daily, starting the morning with a flat stomach that gets progressively more bloated throughout the day.

Menopause bloat happens because of either: excess air or excess water and sometimes both at once. 

What causes menopausal bloat?

That extra air in your stomach and gastrointestinal tract is either swallowed or created by the fermentation of food in your stomach. 

There are a few culprits, and we have narrowed it down to these few causes:

Digestion — Gas can result from a general slowing of your digestion, which causes food to ferment in the digestive tract before it’s expelled from the body.

Eating habits — Eating too much or too quickly can cause indigestion & increased levels of gas.

Air — Fizzy drinks like sodas or carbonated water can also increase the air in your gut, as can smoking (another reason to quit).

Stress — Stress takes a toll on everything, including digestion. When bad enough, it can switch off your digestion, turning your gut into a cauldron.

Gut Flora — Menopause can prompt changes in the bacteria of your gut – the flora that help break down your food.

How to stop the bloat?

We’ve asked our panel of nutritionists & menopausal experts on how to stop menopausal bloating.

Here are their top tips on reducing gas:

1. Chew. A ton.

Chewing prompts your stomach to ramp up production of digestive enzymes, so it’s ready to start digesting as soon as the food touches down in the stomach. 

It makes the food easier to digest, and can also slow you down if you eat too fast, and it may encourage you to eat less if you get bored with chewing each mouthful 20 times. 

2. Drink. Plenty.

There is a persistent belief out there that drinking too much liquid with a meal dilutes digestive juices and makes them less effective. 

According to studies, there’s no real science to support this notion. 

The stomach is able to adapt to the content of meals, including water intake, and in fact, water may help the digestive process operate more smoothly.

3. Exercise

Exercise can reduce stress and improve digestion, so keep moving so that everything, well, keeps moving. 

Studies have found recently that cardio exercises not only help your heart, but it boosts the strength of your gut bacteria too. 

Individuals with the highest cardiovascular performance had a higher count of Firmicutes in their gut, a type of bacteria crucial for preventing leaky gut syndrome.

4. Eat well

Yes, many healthy foods can contribute to the problem: beans, broccoli, pears, and whole-wheat bread among them. 

Recognizing and cutting down on the foods that cause the most problems, then slowly reintroducing them one at a time may help you tolerate them better. 

Fried and fatty foods can cause additional problems, so try to avoid them.

5. Know your Triggers

Many women report issues with dairy, gluten, refined sugar, and artificial sweeteners, so test your tolerance and eat accordingly. 

We can become more sensitive to foods as we age, so don’t assume something you ate safely and in great quantity when we were younger will be as well tolerated now.

PS. These 5 tips we prepared will definitely come in handy if you’re looking to reduce gas.

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