Within Nutrition by Kylie
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Within Nutrition by Kylie
The Real Reason You're Bloated After Every Meal (It's Probably Not What You Think)
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Bloating is one of the most common complaints that women come to the Within Nutrition team with - and also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Kylie breaks down why bloating is not a one-size-fits-all problem, why eliminating foods is rarely the answer, and what's actually going on in your body when you feel that familiar pressure, pain, or distension after eating.
If you've been trying to figure out your bloating for a while and nothing seems to work, this episode will help you understand why - and give you six practical things you can start doing today.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: why bloating is such an individual issue
01:30 The most important thing to know before trying to pinpoint your trigger food
03:00 Root cause one: low stomach acid and digestive enzymes
04:00 Root cause two: food intolerances vs food sensitivities
04:30 Root cause three: dysbiosis and bacterial imbalance
05:00 Root cause four: not chewing well enough
05:30 Root cause five: stress and how it shuts down digestion
06:30 Root cause six: underlying illness - when to see a doctor
07:00 Root cause seven: constipation and why daily elimination matters
08:00 Tip one: breathing before meals and the 4-7-8 method
10:30 Tip two: digestive bitters before meals
12:00 Tip three: herbal teas for digestion - ginger, fennel and peppermint
14:00 Tip four: cooked over raw and why it makes a difference for bloating
16:00 How soaking nuts, beans and seeds improves digestion and nutrient absorption
18:30 The truth about anti-nutrients and why you don't need to avoid plants
20:00 Tip five: meal spacing and the migrating motor complex
23:00 Why small frequent meals can actually make bloating worse
25:00 Final thoughts and a note on bloating supplements
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