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Bloating is a very common digestive issue and it causes a lot of discomfort especially when you're trying to fit into your jeans or wear a bikini.

Ways to reduce belly bloating!

For chronic indigestion and bloating, a trip to the doctor is a must. But many times, switching to a healthy lifestyle and diet can help ease bloating.

We've gathered tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine that can help reduce digestion-related bloating and improve digestion.

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1. Avoid overeating

Practice eating mindfully and paying attention.

Chewing well, eating slowly, and in a relaxed way can lead to an easier digestion. But when you're mindlessly eating, you have the tendency to eat quickly, chew hurriedly, and overeat.

2. Reduce stress and anxiety

When we're stressed out, our body is in a fight or flight mode which can disrupt digestion.

There are studies that prove that there's a link between stress and digestive disorders.

If you're often bloated and stressed, find ways to relax. Practice meditation. Better still, get enough sleep.

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3. Be cautious of sugar alcohols

This is a type of sweetener found in sugar-free food and chewing gum. Examples of sugar alcohols are sorbitol, mannatil, and xylitol. If you struggle with bloating, check the label of the food that you eat and watch out for sugar alcohols.

4. Limit carbonated drinks

People have the ability to burp out the air from the carbonated drinks that they take. Unfortunately, not everyone can do it.

Limiting your carbonated drink intake can ease bloating. It's wise to lessen your sugar intake as well, since most carbonated drinks already have lots of sugar.

5. Probiotics

Studies show that probiotics contain good bacteria that lead to gut health. Try eating probiotic-rich food like yogurt and kimchi.

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6. Avoid getting constipated

If you're constipated, you're more likely to be bloated as there is a link between constipation and bloating.

Drinking more water and eating fiber-rich food can help you deal with constipation.

7. Eat more fiber

A lot of people experience bloating when they're starting a new diet that includes more fiber.

It can be uncomfortable, but one way to deal with this is by increasing your fiber intake gradually to give your body time to adjust.

8. Avoid eating late at night

The body needs time to digest food properly, and if you're eating before hitting the sack at night, your body might not have enough time to digest which eventually leads to indigestion.

Avoid eating around bedtime so your body has already digested your meals properly before sleeping.

There are certain types of food that trigger bloating in people but the case isn't the same for everyone.

Usually, sodium-rich foods can also cause bloating.

Bloating can also be caused by PMS (Pre-menstrual syndrome), hormonal changes, and water retention, which aren't always related to food.

Consult your doctor for chronic bloating to find the best way to get rid of your belly flab caused by bloating and enjoy a healthier stomach.