Are you constantly battling episodes of a bloated tummy and distension? Well...you are not alone. In fact, it is stated that one in ten Americans suffer from these conditions on a daily basis. Many of these individuals however are unfortunately suffering from IBD. Inflammatory bowel disease involves constant inflammation with your digestive system. Medical professionals are not completely sure of the causes for this condition but some speculate that it is the food we eat today. After studying 5+ years of molecular cell biology myself...I would have to agree. |
Many Americans today are simply not eating the way our ancestors did. This can be accredited to the many existing fast food chains that exist and certain foods actually. Let us think for a second about the quality of food found in many restaurants and fast food joints. Many establishments of this type are using processed and non-organic foods. Not all but many do this practice. Our digestive systems were biologically engineered to consume RAW and nutritious foods. It has been speculated that many of the processed and non-organic foods we eat today appear to our immune system as antigens. This simply means that our immune systems recognizes these food particles as foreign and bad for our bodies. The immune system then launches an immune attack on these 'antigens.' This is exactly what is occurring with IBD. Now that I have given you a slight introduction, let me tell you which foods will surely cause you to have bloating and distension simply due to insufficient enzymes. Here we go:
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Beans and root vegetables
- Stone fruits
- Spices
- Gum
- Salt
- Diet cola
- Sweetners
- Dairy
- REFINED Carbohydrates
Now you may be asking why these foods right? Let me explain:
There you have it ladies and gentlemen. In today's society it is very important to take caution in deciding what foods we eat. Make sure you know where it is exactly coming from. Going organic and RAW is the way to go even though it can be very costly. Another less expensive alternative would be to supplement your diet with digestive enzymes. I have included a link and image to a brand called Dynamic Enzymes. They have the most powerful and affordable enzymes in the market. They formulate and manufacture their own enzymes! All of their products are also vegan! Check out their Eat E-Z Ultra. It is an extra strength blend that surely your digestive system will love.
- Vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage are difficult to digest because many Americans actually lack the required enzymes.
- Beans and root vegetables store phosphorous as phytic acid. This acid can actually cause many to have a bloated tummy. TIP: Soak your beans is some lemon juice overnight to lessen the effect.
- Stone fruits contain sugar alcohols. These sugars, unless properly broken down by enzymes, will ferment and cause bloating and gas.
- Spices stimulate the stomach to release stomach acid. For many, this acid can actually cause gastric irritation and lead to a bloated tummy.
- This is my favorite one. Air that is consumed while chewing gum can actually lead to bloated tummy because of the activation of digestive enzymes due to the movement of the jaw. I know. Mind blowing.
- Salt leads to water retention. This retention of water can cause a bloated stomach.
- Carbonated drinks will cause one to have a bloated stomach due to the bubbles.
- Sugar alcohol found in artificially sweetened drinks and foods can lead to fermentation thus leading to gas and bloating.
- Dairy is an issue for many individuals because they lack the digestive enzyme lactase which breaks down the sugar molecule lactose. Undigested lactose leads to a bloated tummy and gas because of fermentation.
- Refined carbohydrates are broken down quickly. This leads to a bloated stomach because of the sugar.
There you have it ladies and gentlemen. In today's society it is very important to take caution in deciding what foods we eat. Make sure you know where it is exactly coming from. Going organic and RAW is the way to go even though it can be very costly. Another less expensive alternative would be to supplement your diet with digestive enzymes. I have included a link and image to a brand called Dynamic Enzymes. They have the most powerful and affordable enzymes in the market. They formulate and manufacture their own enzymes! All of their products are also vegan! Check out their Eat E-Z Ultra. It is an extra strength blend that surely your digestive system will love.