My patients are always asking me about ways to “beat the bloat”. Common suspects such as weight gain, introducing high-fiber foods too quickly, eating too fast, or chewing gum might contribute to bloating. Other possible culprits might be food intolerances/allergies, drinking carbonated beverages, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, eating ultra-processed fatty foods, or even mental stressors. Other […]