Stomach Bloating has a number of different causes, from IBS to endometriosis… but sometimes the cause of your bloating is less complex and temporary. Hot or warm weather can also have adverse effects on the body, such as stomach bloating.
It’s understandable.
The sunshine vitamin can boost your mood, improve muscle and brain function and just make you feel generally healthier, but a bloated belly can ruin your fun.
According to Holland & Barrett nutritionist Isabel Tarrant, “gut bacteria influences everything”.
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Nutrition consultant Stephanie Papadakis and founder of Gut Integrity says that hot weather “can lead to dehydration, which can cause our stomachs to become bloated”.
Bloating is often down to digestion, intolerances, conditions and habits… but it can be caused by hot weather.
High temperatures can result in loss of fluids and salts and lead to symptoms such as bloating, prickly heat, fainting, swelling of hands, feet or legs and muscle cramps.
According to experts from Vita Coco, our stomachs can often be the first body part that reacts to the heat with bloating.
As the body sweats and tries to lower its internal temperature, you lose vital water and electrolytes and your body (if it starts to lose too much) tries to retain what it has left.
The Vita Coco team said:
You can’t control the weather, but experts have revealed four steps to beat bloating during a heatwave.
Stay Hydrated
Coconut water can help rehydrate and replenish the body quick.
Eating habits
According to Dr. Isabel Skypala – specialist allergy dietitian at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, an allergy is unlikely to be the culprit, but bread-related symptoms are real, and wheat could be to blame.
“Some people find certain foods are simply hard to digest, and wheat appears to be one of those.”
If you have bloating or other minor symptoms after eating bread, Dr. Skypala recommended trying an elimination diet.
No fizzy drinks
“Any type of fizzy drink releases serious amounts of carbon dioxide which often make us feel bloated and uncomfortable.
“Instead, opt for a soothing peppermint or ginger tea which promotes healthy digestion and calms your stomach.
“Pop a few ice cubes in and let it cool to make a refreshing cold brew.”
Feed your gut
Eve Kalinik, author of Happy Gut, Happy Mind, and Holland & Barrett nutritionist Isabel Tarrant say gut bacteria influences everything, including bloating.
Eve said:
“Foods containing prebiotic fibres feed the positive bacteria in our gut, and examples of these are garlic, chickpeas, lentils, artichokes and onions.”
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She also said foods containing prebiotic fibres feed the positive bacteria in our gut, and examples of these are garlic, chickpeas, lentils, artichokes and onions.
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