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Here’s Why You’ve Been Feeling So Gassy Recently
“Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables can leave you more gassy than usual, as well (this includes any green smoothies that might contain these ingredients). ‘You’ll want to keep an eye on what you sip, too—soda and other carbonated drinks can make you feel gassy,’ says Melanie Klesse, a registered dietitian at Epicured. Chewing gum can leave you gassy as well.”
7 Myths About the Low FODMAP Diet that Gut Health Experts are Sick of Hearing
Melanie Klesse, MS, RD, a registered dietitian, agrees: “The low-FODMAP diet is not a lifelong diet. Instead, going through the phases of the diet—elimination, reintroduction, personalization—is meant to help you figure out what triggers your individual symptoms. The goal is for you to be in control and to have the least restrictive diet possible to maintain a healthy microbiome and a good quality of life.”
The 5 Best Breakfast Foods to Eat When You Wake Up Bloated
When it comes to bloating, people are sometimes wary of fiber. But it's important to understand there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Depending on the reason behind your bloating, you might choose one over the other, dietitian Melanie Klesse, RD, tells LIVESTRONG.com.