Feeling bloated, uncomfortable or a little backed up? You’re certainly not alone.
In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie takes a closer look at the common causes of bloating and explains why improving digestive health involves more than simply adding extra fibre.
From finding the right balance of cooked vegetables, fruit, wholegrains and soluble fibre, to drinking enough fluid and keeping your body moving, Susie shares practical strategies to help support regularity and reduce digestive discomfort.
She also explores why high-protein diets and GLP-1 medications can make constipation and bloating more common, when food intolerances such as FODMAP sensitivity may be involved, and why suddenly loading up on beans, legumes and raw vegetables can sometimes make symptoms worse.
Plus, with travel notorious for disrupting digestion, Susie shares her best tips for preventing “holiday gut” - including what to eat before a long-haul flight, how to time your meals in transit, and how to keep your fibre intake consistent while away.
In this episode:
- Why so many Australians are falling short on fibre
- The relationship between fibre, fluid and movement
- The best foods to introduce when you’re already bloated
- Why high-protein diets can affect digestive regularity
- Common triggers including sweeteners, chewing gum and FODMAPs
- How to gradually increase fibre without making bloating worse
- Simple strategies for keeping your digestion on track while travelling
This episode is brought to you by Metamucil.
Susie BurrellHost