Bloating + Poor Digestion on a Vegan Diet

[@zeushoward3479]

I'm 7 weeks into being vegan and my digestion has gotten so much better! The standard American diet killed my stomach!

[@NikkiVegan]

Right?? Such a huge improvement! Love being vegan so much :)

[@katyh.2501]

Same for me. But whenever I eat minced soya, it mess up my digestion. :(

[@zvezdavan]

sagittariusleolove guessing from your comment, you’re not from America. What type of food eating style do u have? (If not vegan/going vegan)

[@priscillavarela1822]

Bullshit it will get worse

[@MrNatkov]

Why? Do you experience crazy bloating from things like rice, fruits and vegetables?

[@katiehall4266]

I LOVED the end when you said 'it really is a blessing to feed yourself with such healthy, delicious food'. Definitely a perspective I want to focus on.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! Me too. I always try to think of it that way, especially if I find myself stressing about food or my weight too much

[@tatianamoreno5370]

Eat meat to live meat 🥩 listen to exvegan stories don’t be hesitant if you are so deep into veganism just listen.

[@titusamos8893]

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[@dwayneissac2302]

@Titus Amos instablaster :)

[@titusamos8893]

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[@sadbabykitty]

your bloating looks like me when i'm not bloated.

[@christa1980]

🤣🤣🤣

[@urvithapper2177]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@abigailhutchinson5487]

me 💀

[@danis8698]

Chill 😂😂😂😂

[@LinkEX]

Same. I look pregnant when I'm really bloated. And I'm a guy, lol.

[@breakdownsaresickbro]

Peppermint tea!!! Totally my life saver when it comes to bloating :)

[@NikkiVegan]

Oh good idea! I'll try that :)

[@toygummybear9397]

Oh really when before or after eating or during:)

[@vilandracaprice4917]

30 min after eating. I drink peppermint tea after each of my meals

[@michellegousios566]

Anytime I have stomach problems I have a mint tea and free relief right away

[@calvinbarajas5144]

Loose leaf or packaged? Brand name please?

[@TheMusicandComics]

Happy you talked about this. Not a very easy topic to talk about thanks to people being embarrassed. So thanks for stepping up and getting real about it. great video!

[@layla2027]

Rita gray Totally agree!!!!!

[@tatianamoreno5370]

I bet she still gets bloated

[@jordanwaddell]

I can totally relate to the anxiety you talked about! I get so anxious and stressed when my digestion is slow, but that stress just makes it worse! This was a great reminder how important it is to listen to your body. I'm going to try your tip about the raw veggies. I also found that taking a magnesium supplement has helped me so much!

[@MISSYMINX261]

Hi, can you explain what the mg supplement helps you with? I really need help with my bloating. thanks!

[@jordanwaddell]

Yes! It helps to relax your muscles and allows more water into your intestines :) Magnesium Citrate is supposedly the best for absorption!

[@MISSYMINX261]

Thanks! I have to try it. how long before it started to work?

[@jordanwaddell]

I take it in the evening or with dinner and I'm "ready to go" in the morning :)

[@theanemicproblematicvegan7998]

you can also get magnesium rich drinking water. mineral contents change from brand to brand magnesium riwh waters are known to help transit. (if you're the type that buys drinking water bottle)

[@DrSavvyPhD]

As a newbie vegan, I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for the honest discussion of bathroom related issues. It’s something no one wants to talk about, but it can be a real issue for new vegans.

[@NikkiVegan]

D. Douglas so glad you liked this video! It was a little weird to talk about on the internet but it’s natural and I don’t think it should be something people are embarrassed of! Really happy you found this helpful 😊💚

[@Goodthoughtlol]

Are you still vegan

[@erind5889]

im always bloated and i eat exactly what you were saying cause bloating omfg... this gives me so much to think about

[@NikkiVegan]

lol I'm so glad! Hope this helps!

[@tatianamoreno5370]

Don’t think about it. Start listening to ex vegan of 20+years. They’ll tell you what’s going on. As an ex vegan my self I never thought it’d be on the other side

[@_pronounced_]

@@tatianamoreno5370 so what are you actually saying lol

[@tatianamoreno5370]

Hanna Long what I wrote

[@emi_schizo4424]

Hanna Long That it doesn’t work for the vast majority, you end up developing massive nutrient deficiencies, & plant fiber cannot be digested without creating digestive issues - bloat and fart, and create all the condensed fat you want. Meat saved my life.

[@patty-cf7jj]

I can't eat a lot of raw vegetables and fruit also. If I eat an apple within a half hour I will look pregnant.

[@haylaebay]

patty 8873 try chewing it very well before swallowing.

[@VeganGroceryLife]

patty 8873 I know!! I thought about that after this video. I love raw apples!!! What can I do😩??????

[@rayy2670]

FedericaManfrè I was very sensitive to apples and lentils. My kinaesiologist balanced it out, I had to cut them out for 5weeks and I can digest them very well since (7 months now..) there are other things that can work, like bioresonance, but I have no personal experience with that

[@antii1995]

Try eating raw fruit and vegetables before anything else in the morning, on an empty stomach. It will make a big difference as it digests a lot faster than cooked foods and needs to go through you very quick. If you eat cooked foods before it will stop the raw foods to pass through and you'll get bloated. I'm german so sorry if that's not very understandable.

[@unaussprechlich8871]

I'm fructose intolerant, so raw vegetables and fruits and most fruits in general are a no-no for me.

[@Sunny-qj4ci]

ginger and turmeric tea is one of the best remedies to reduce bloating.

[@patty-cf7jj]

Your description of getting constipated eating salad greens makes so much sense. It made me think of my slow juicer. If I put in a lot of greens like kale at one time the pulp gets stuck and doesn't come out. I keep adding more hoping it will force the pulp out but it usually gets worse.

[@theanemicproblematicvegan7998]

it is a good analogy, yes. also, if you've ever made a smoothy using apples, you need to add a LOT more liquid to it or it just end up as a half solid goopy block of pureed fruit. so her raw apple story makes sense aswell to me!

[@mikekuppen6256]

Dark leafy greens tend to have a lot of oxalate, too. I get really bloated not because of the haystack hypothesis but because my body can´t deal with a lot of oxalate.

[@NikkiVegan]

patty 8873 oh that's an interesting! Makes sense!

[@tatianamoreno5370]

NikkiVegan plants are not meant tobe eaten, they have oxalates. Do your research

[@tatianamoreno5370]

Mike Kuppen we are not meant to eat plants. My goodness. Think of your ancestors

[@sophie7427]

thank u for promoting veganism!! i wish all the baby chicks u've saved could all cuddle u at the same time (:

[@NikkiVegan]

hahaha what a sweet thing to say! lol right back at'cha :)

[@LaKatrinW]

i literally love you speak about body s cues.about respecting them.i stopped and repeated that part several times.

[@NikkiVegan]

Idk why but this almost made me cry! So cool that it resonated with you :)

[@r.c.whitaker296]

I can't eat many raw fruits and vegetables either. And I can't eat raw onion or garlic at all. You have such a balanced and sane attitude about food. Some KZbinrs I have seen are like "eat everything raw!" Nope 🤪uh uh. And thank you for talking about going to the bathroom! Nobody ever talks about it but it is super important 🚽🚽🚽

[@CarTa3]

Have you considered looking into your tolerance of FODMAPS? Onions and garlic sound like FODMAP intolerance related things.

[@jackiegarcia3988]

its crazy because I have been having this problem and I thought I was the only one

[@NikkiVegan]

RIght?? I always think I'm the only one too lol Glad you can relate to this

[@Connienash]

Great video Nikki!! This has been a huge issue for me lately. I suffer from horrible IBS and my whole foods vegan diet has really exacerbated this for me. Your suggestions make total sense and I'm going to try them all!! What has helped is to eat smaller portions more frequently and really SLOW DOWN and not eat too fast as taking in a lot of air into my belly has created much pain and discomfort and inhibits natural rapid digestion and elimination. Thanks again for your help with such an important topic.

[@livemoreraw2875]

finally a video on bloating that's actually helpful!!!

[@traceym4590]

Brilliant!! You covered this topic so well. I have found that since going vegan, I'm much less constipated & have no problems going to the bathroom. I think dairy was one of the things that really caused me to be constipated. I have also found that cutting out artificial sweeteners really helped. I also find that rinsing cans beans very thoroughly before eating lessens gas. Now, if I could just eat a giant raw salad with no problems :)

[@NikkiVegan]

Yes dairy is the WORST! I'm so happy I don't have to worry about dairy and it's many unpleasant side effects any more. And Ia free, rinsing beans helps a lot!

[@craftlover9702]

I CANNOT THANKYOU ENOUGH FOR THIS VIDEO! I have been dealing with some IBS symptoms lately and I am definitely going to use your tips to help with that! Thanks again!!

[@NikkiVegan]

aw I'm so glad it as helpful for you!! makes me so happy :)

[@Goodthoughtlol]

Craftlover are you still vegan?

[@susi131]

Back when I wasn't vegan I got so bloated after eating basically any raw fruit or veggies and now I can even digest raw cabbage very well. So glad that my digestion changed because I love raw foods.

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah I've heard your body can get used to eating more raw foods! Amazing how our bodies can adapt

[@erikaalves7105]

Cool! That's so interesting!

[@aleenr4425]

Totally agree with everything you said!! Also, unpasteurized sauerkraut before each meal makes a huge difference in digestion and regularity. It's done wonders for me, you need all that beneficial bacteria in your gut!!

[@prescillaolangcay6055]

I drink chamomile tea whenever I feel bloated. It relieves gas and helps with digestion

[@theanemicproblematicvegan7998]

it all makes sense, but it's a good reminder. I totally get you on the toilet thing. when you have a stressful job and don't have much time to stop and take just a few minutes break to go to the bathroom, it can be difficult to act accordingly to what our body tells us. will try and not shush it in the future.

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah I still have a hard time with that part because of my job but I'm trying my best to listen to my body. Always a work in progress :)

[@layla2027]

OMG! You’re absolutely right about the fake meats! I’m a new vegan (almost 6 mos.). I started eating fake meats and then I switched to Whole Foods only and I was very regular. I then went back to eating fake meat with my veggies and all of a sudden, I’m constipated and gassy! I’ve been getting painful gas. You are the first person who actually addressed the issue with fake meats and gas. I wasn’t sure what was causing it at first, until I started thinking back to when I started eating a lot of fake meats. I’m going to cut down on those meats. I won’t cut them out completely because they’re delicious and convenient. Thank you so much for this info! I’ve just subscribed.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks for subscribing! So glad you liked this video

[@HD-tu3ll]

This is probably the most proper digestion video on the internet. Literally not at all graphic and very informative. If there is an A+ way to talk about bathroom habits, this is it. Ahaha thanks!

[@nicoleacosta4100]

Such greats tips, I deal with bloating too. I take a galactoside (I think thats how you spell it haha) supplement after a problem food (for me beans, onions, garlic and cruciferous veggies), it's called Beanzyme, it really helps with gas and bloating after a trigger food

[@NikkiVegan]

Nicole Acosta oh cool, I have a friend who has the same issue! I’ll let her know 😊 thanks!

[@teacherslearn]

Totally subscribing now. You are doing so many people such a huge favor by addressing this taboo issue. Passing gas can be so embarrassing too. And holding it in can also cause a huge amount of bloating. When did we become so prudish about our normal body functions... oy.

[@NikkiVegan]

thank you!! And I agree! It's so unfortunate that we've become so uncomfortable with our bodies. Glad you can relate! Thanks for subscribing :)

[@1queenruler]

Thank you so much for this video! I eat primarily a plant based diet 75% of the time due to food allergies & other intolerances I have & that's what works best for me. I have though had some major gut bloat/gas due to this and have always wondered what foods might be (or how I can prepare them better since I do love some of them) for my gut to feel better post meal. Very glad I discovered your youtube channel recently! Have a wonderful week & thanks so much again!👸🏼

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you! I hope you're having a good week too. I'm so glad you found my channel too and that you liked my video! Please let me know if there's any recipes or topics you'd like to see me do in the future :)

[@junomin8357]

you are right, i tried raw vegan for a while and it actually made my belly bloated as if i had eaten junk food. so i think sometimes raw diet isn't always the best for some individuals.

[@NikkiVegan]

Exactly :) I think fresh is always good but it's about finding what works best for you

[@JessicaOrban3606]

These reasons confirm why fermenting foods is so beneficial. You can still have the live enzymes but it also breaks down the food so your body isn't working so hard.

[@shevegan7074]

You have no idea how much I appreciate this video

[@NikkiVegan]

Shevegan I had a dr give me laxatives too! I was like I don’t need a short term solution I want to have a healthy digestive system for life! Lol i think you’re smart to pay attention to what seems to work for your body and trying to minimize what isn’t. I find that the more simple food I eat, potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, the happier my tummy is. Much more so than with bread and pasta even if it is gluten free. But that’s just me 😊 hope that helps!

[@valeriebakutisuhvxhj8282]

Shevegan mmmkioooiiookn. kioooookiim.ö

[@LK-on6rw]

Once a week!? Oh my I feel awful for you!I hope you're better now!

[@symphonybarnes]

wow, so glad you made a video about digestion! it's so annoying that there's such a taboo on this topic, but it's just a natural process of life, and it's great to hear different experiences and tips, especially within the vegan community. I too find that quick oats digest better for me than regular rolled, and i actually love getting the whole foods 365 brand too haha! and i totally thought i was the only one who likes taking my phone in the bathroom with me. it's not that it's bc I'm in there forever and want something to do (like the stereotypical guy who brings the newspaper in there for like an hour lollll), but like you said, it just helps you relax and not fell rushed! also, I'm gonna have to try your raw greens and veggies tip!

[@NikkiVegan]

hahaha we have so much in common!

[@emilytheemily101]

This was amazing! I've been so frustrated recently because of bloating and occasional constipation because I feel like as a super healthy vegan I'm doing everything right! I am definitely going to try these tips out

[@mattb5949]

bloating and constipation is not healty...complete opposite. Delusion

[@carineii6747]

@@mattb5949 Read her comment again (carefully this time around), and calm down. You sound like a jerk.

[@mattb5949]

Carine II yeah. What am I missing?

[@katelinstaley591]

I seriously appreciated you filming this video so much! I could relate to SO many things and its nice to know that I am not the only one experiencing these symptoms on a vegan diet!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Katelin! I'm really glad you can relate to it! (...well, not glad that you're having the same symptoms...just glad I'm not the only one lol #imadork)

[@pppotatoes]

So helpful!!! Especially the bit about the water. It makes me so worried that some people enforce the idea that everyone needs to drink like a gallon of water a day when really everyone has different bodies!

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah! Water is so important but people think that if some is good, A LOT must be better and that's not always the case. Listening to our bodies is the only way to know when we need more or when we've had enough :)

[@dprice81]

You can just go by color of your pree. Close to clear is best. Also you should pee at minimum five times per day. Less then that is a sign of dehydration. Usually a person cannot process more then 16 oz per hour unless it is really hot out. In case double that if you're out in the heat.

[@Jojodancer1978]

So that's why I looked pregnant. Thanks for posting this very informative video.

[@NikkiVegan]

there's some great episodes on my other channel The Vegan View about gut health! Be sure to check that out for more info :)

[@DisMavvy]

This video is a life saver 🌿 Thank you for answering all of my questions about bloating (From greens to apples)! 💛

[@NikkiVegan]

SO happy you found it helpful Simona

[@uniniversalstar1974]

I never bloated when I went vegan. My digestive is so great. When I was a meat eater I was constipated and bloated all the time. My stomache is super flat with no bloating or constipation. You have increase your water intake. I have lived a vegan lifestyle for close to 4 years now and I throw several different green vegetables in my crock pot along with rice and potatoes. Never had an issue with bloating

[@alexdennison3614]

Oh my gosh. I've been trying to fiqure out why I'm so bloated and constipated until the weekend when I actually get enough sleep..😅. I've googled so many times and it always says I have IBS or something😂. I know I'm eating very healthy so I could not fiqure it out for the past year. This was all like common sense things but everything you said was like, oh duh! Can't wait to "try" these suggestions out. This is literally the answer I've been searching for. Thanks! Also another thing that helps with leafy greens for me is blending them into smoothies and even when I make pancakes. You can't taste them at all but it kind of pre digests them so your body has to do less work.🌱

[@NikkiVegan]

I know exactly what you mean! Sometimes I get so freaked out that something's wrong me and then all of a sudden I read/see/hear something and it totally clicks! I get that "oh duh" feeling for sure so I'm really glad you found this helpful! Sleep is seriously the number one thing that effects my digestion. Also that's a great idea, never thought to put greens in pancakes! Will have to try :)

[@christincavanaugh2357]

I'm highly intolerant to broccoli but it's totally my favorite veggie ever!! I do find that if I steam or stir fry it I can eat more without feeling bloated and having to go to the bathroom immediately after eating it. Leafy greens seem to be fine for me but things like beans and broccoli not so much lol. It's sad because black beans and rice is a favorite :(

[@dprice81]

Christin Cavanaugh have you tried soaking your beans in water with Kombucha?

[@elliemanhattan118]

One of the reasons I stopped being vegan after 9 months was for this very reason. I'm finally going vegan again and this time I'll do it right! Thank you!!

[@JLamstudio]

Really, there’s nothing more sumptuous or satisfying than watching a Cheeseburger and milkshake ad before a Vegan video!

[@NikkiVegan]

eh that sucks, I don't have control over the ads that play before my videos :/

[@natwillboyd9571]

It also helps to bring poopuri with you. It makes you feel a lot more comfortable when you go in public.

[@gwynniethepooh]

This video is a relief and very motivating. I have very similar digestion issues to what you're talking about, and I'm very excited to change around the way & what I've been eating & drinking. I like too that you're comfortable talking about this kind of stuff, very realistic and again issues I have been dealing with for a very long time. So thank you. I'm a brand new subscriber to your channel as of now and I looking forward to checking out your other videos.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you can relate to this video. It was a little nerve wracking to post this but I'm glad I did! I think it's a topic a lot of people are curious about. Hope you like my videos and let me know if there's a recipe or topic you'd like to see in an upcoming video!

[@alinaaziz3521]

You're the best vegan channel I've ever come across

[@NikkiVegan]

Wow :) Thank you Alina! That's so nice to hear

[@susanhoppe7297]

Great messages. Thanks. My treatments cause digestion issues and I get so anxious about it. The taste of leafy greens taste bad to me right now so I also eat other green foods. I also love how honest you are as this is brave.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you Susan, I really appreciate that :) What kind of treatment are you doing? Hope you're doing well!

[@queenali91]

It's so funny to me that people think their stomach should be flat at all times...like no. After eating, there is food sitting in your stomach so of course it's going to stick out a little more. c'mon people. We get so caught up in what we look like that we lose common sense. This was a great video. Thanks for sharing your tips. One thing that helps me to increase regularity is eating raw veggies earlier in the day instead of with dinner. I like to use the bathroom before breakfast, so the earlier I get those veggies in the better.

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

I am so glad I found your channel! I have been plant based for two years, but went really strict (Engine 2 7 day rescue) in Jan and found that my body just couldn't handle the amount of greens they were recommending. I thought that I was a freak! I would like to drop 20 pounds, so I push lots of veggies. I will keep watching your channel!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw I know what you mean about feeling like a freak. I think it's all about listening to your body and making sure you're being gentle with yourself. if you want to lose weight, eat lots of veggies that your body does like, load up on filling low fat starches for energy (they also help you feel full) like oatmeal, potatoes, and quinoa and also move your body. Exercise, fresh air, hydration, relaxation (stress makes me gain weight or hold on to weight) and lots of sleep are also really important to looking and feeling your best :)

[@oaktree1628]

You don't have to cut down on green leafy veggies. What I do is I steam a big pot full of organic baby kale that I buy from Whole Foods, but before I put them in for steaming, I soak them in very cold water for several minutes. And I don't spin dry them anymore, I put them straight into the steaming pot, so that they are dripping with water and well hydrated, after steaming them for just a few minutes, they reduce down very quickly to a nice soft texture without over cooking them. A big pot full of raw baby kale steams down to about a full cereal bowl.

[@jennas2100]

Super happy you shed some light on this! I have IBS so it can be frustrating to have triggers caused by a vegan diet. Thanks for the tips!

[@NikkiVegan]

Happy it was helpful for you :) It's all about finding what works for you

[@mysterioustraveleravatar4791]

My body works so much better on fruits and your right about soaking grains and beans works so much better.

[@NikkiVegan]

Yep ☺️☺️ I updated this video with some gut health experts recently! I hope you enjoy hearing their expert point of view!

[@kriscord5394]

Your skin and makeup looks amazing!!!!! Tutorial?? :)

[@abbyelizabeth6360]

thank you sooo much for saying raw foods don't work for everyone, because i feel like there is this misconception going around that you have to eat mostly raw in order to be healthy

[@NikkiVegan]

I felt that too! Definitely not the case :)

[@pmin9955]

i had every symptom you described but 10x worse, and for 2.5 years. It made me depressed, i didn't want to live that way anymore. I ended up going to a naturopathic doctor and gave me 4 natural pills to eat everyday and I'm perfectly fine noe, i suggest doing that!

[@MISSYMINX261]

What are the pills that the doctor gave you?

[@pmin9955]

chlorefresh , inate flora (digestive enzyme), some garlic pill (for candida), and a dandelion pill thing (for gas/bloating)... all vegan and natural

[@MISSYMINX261]

thank you!!

[@DashandDougtheGoldens]

holllisss thank you for sharing this information! I think I need these vitamins too

[@mrs49031]

I have to try some of these tips! Thank you

[@NikkiVegan]

Of course! Hope they help you :)

[@happyhollie]

Yes... when I don't get enough sleep, I will constipate. Then I'll get full and stuffed after just maybe a piece of fruit. SLEEPING IS IMPORTANT!

[@NikkiVegan]

RIght??! Crazy how connected the two are

[@sergsfault]

@@NikkiVegan very much connected when you dotn sleep you digestive system doesnt relax your guts need to relax in order to poop

[@mellowcatxx]

This video was honestly the best thing I could have watched. Thank you so much for your honesty and detail. I learnt so much!! Especially that I'm not the only person who deals with this😅 haha thank you!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw I’m so glad! It makes me so happy To know that it was helpful for you 💚💚💚

[@peteypickles3262]

Thank you so much for this video - I have noticed some of these problems myself and lately have been trying to "tune in" more to my own body and that has helped. Also, not everyone is the same - in fact, I'm learning that our digestion can be as individual as our fingerprints! Not to mention our gut flora which is turning over and changing all the time!!!! You have inspired me to keep to my path and love myself for who I am!

[@AsteroidB6120]

I googled indigestion and fatigue on vegan diet but couldn't find any answers to my issues that I thought I was the only one. So glad I found your video on this topic. Thanks for enlightening me with your info

[@NikkiVegan]

Cool, glad it was helpful! We have tons of videos about gut health over on my other channel The Vegan View! Check that out for interviews with drs and experts. I've learned so much :)

[@annettemarie7408]

I’m currently struggling with this issue. It’s frustrating because I’m 100% whole food vegan. I’ve been I’ve been eating this way for 4 years and suddenly now I’m having issues with digestion and bloating. You made so many great points. Thank you for for making this video.

[@ChuuChuuPanda]

For digestion actually; you're suppose to not drink directly before/during a meal. Dilutes stomach acid. Supposed to be way before;( hourish) or right after. Though I musttt drink during a meal. D: #noonesperfect

[@machin8593]

I feel like this advice could benefit anybody, whether they're vegan or not. It's really good advice for a healthy lifestyle and less pain throughout the day. Thanks a bunch!

[@clashwithjay710]

Bruh! Your before is way better than I could ever expect!

[@anareade3534]

I love all these tips. I can definitely relate to everything you've talked about. Thank you for sharing.

[@susaville]

I like to drink "Good girl moonshine" which is some blended raw ginger and a little apple cider vinegar in a big jar of water sweetened with stevia. A cup of it really helps my digestion.

[@GameOver-jq1cu]

Activated charcoal works great for gas and detox too💖

[@honifit]

I get really bloated with trapped wind if I eat lots of raw veg especially green peppers and cucumber. I can eat lots of steamed broccoli without any probs. I cook it in the microwave for two minutes and it's cooked.

[@NikkiVegan]

Same! Peppers give me a lot of stomach issues and so does raw broccoli but steamed is delightful. I eat it almost every day lol

[@planetofether5462]

I followed 30 Bananas a Day and ended up with stretch marks on my stomach like a pregnant woman would have. Thank you for making this video and acknowledging that vegan bloating is a thing. No one at 30 BAD would acknowledge the issue I was having.

[@wald-prinz]

I'm so glad that this video exists! I always have a huge food baby at the end of the day and felt incredibly insecure so seeing that its nothing unusual makes me very happy 💗

[@Prncsslyssaart]

Thank you so much! Amazing tips.Been bloated daily since I went vegan in November and it's been very uncomfy and frustrating. I now realize I too need to steam almost everything.

[@princesspeppers]

First time viewer. great video very informative! thanks 😊

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you!! I'm really glad you you liked it

[@mandieb7229]

Thank you SO much for being so honest in a way that most people are too worried about! I am super new to this and people are very *cryptic* about vegan digestion and I had no idea what to expect or what was normal, only that *changes* were ahead. I really appreciate your candid information and tips, this was really eye opening!

[@susanfumerelle3288]

Just found your channel through this video and I am so thankful I did !! I am about 3 weeks into being vegan and beforehand I had extreme bloating and indigestion issues, they are a lot better since being vegan but I definitely still have flare ups and it bothers my overall well being and I think all these tips are so helpful and great!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw that's awesome Susie! Congrats on 3 weeks! That's so exciting

[@elusivebutsatisfyingt.9166]

I am so happy that you did the video the way you did it because when I clicked on it I was skeptical to be honest, because Vegan KZbinrs like Freelee for example desperate try to force their routines and rules on everyone and they're like "no, people are not different, we all need to do it like I'm doing it" bla bla. The tips you shared are SO good, you brought them across in such a subtle way and you actually delivered information and explained why you're doing it that way! Great video!

[@SaraSuri]

Omg this video is so helpful and really helps me validate things I already do! I have gasteritis (mild) and in a nutshell I find it really hard to digest stuff which leads to bloating, acidity, constipation etc etc. So I basically eliminated salads from my diet and most people look at me weird when I tell them I legit can't have that kale lol so my doctor suggested that I can have all the veggies I want so long as they're cooked- and as you said, steamed being the best option! Thanks so much for putting the right information out there! Most often people assume that salad is literally the only way to go but it really isn't!

[@akbar8477]

Great video! I am working on this now. My boating is driving me so insane that I had to get spiritual on it too! I have also worked on it from a Chakra point of view. The areas affected are the 1, 2, and 3rd Chakra. For me, I have been working on the 2 Genitalia area, and 3rd the solar plexus, as one is creative energy and purpose. I can relate to them, as I am on my life journey. I also discovered that we have suppressed things like stress and fear over our lifetimes and have never dealt with it until now. I see my body as an accumulation of my suppressed trauma from childhood that gave me ulcers and irritable bowels at a young age until the present. Becoming a quasi-vegetarian first was for health reasons, red meat was messing with my colon and digestion, so out with that first. I just needed to add the holistic healing aspect. For anyone interested just look up Chakra charts and see the areas that need you attention and make your vegan diet a partner in your renewed mind, body, and soul. You do not have to be Christian to know that Jesus fasted before he began his ministry, so not eating food or certain foods has a history of spirituality and preparation for greatness. I fast every March my birth month for 31 days because I want more than food for my body but for my soul that will live forever. Maybe I am following some Egyptian concepts about the afterlife?

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you :) I've read a little about this but there's so much to learn about the body on a spiritual level. It's cool that you're so passionate about nourishing your body and soul

[@martynakaczmarek4794]

For me a HUGE salad as my last meal works like a waste management company in my intestines :P

[@mattb5949]

because there's no nutrients, it comes out the same as it goes in...thanks for sharing

[@spark_6710]

Drink ginger tea ! Also peppermint tea ! Eat less grains ( whole wheat stuffs ! ).Camomile tea is good also !

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I can’t eat raw apples either- I get terrible gas pain. I’m usually a morning pooper, and am definitely thrown off if I don’t get enough sleep. Thanks for the tips!

[@antii1995]

I mentioned that in the comments aswell but here is another tip for better digestion: Try eating raw fruit and vegetables before anything else in the morning, on an empty stomach. It will make a big difference as it digests a lot faster than cooked foods and needs to go through you very quick. If you eat cooked foods before it will stop the raw foods to pass through and you'll get bloated. I'm german so sorry if that's not very understandable. I enjoyed your video a lot, especially the part where you explain that we have a responsibility to listen to our bodies and take care of it. Thank you so much for being so open and talking about that topic. You have a new subscriber :) Lots of love xxx

[@alexandra.adventures]

This is my first time watching one of your videos and i LOVE this video! I appreciate it so much! Thank you, can't wait to watch your other stuff :)

[@brigettahernandez9702]

Thank you for this video. This helped me a lot. I am struggling with the bloating and gas but now i know i need to pay more attention to what might be causing it! Thanks again Nikki for being so honest and open its very helpful and reassuring to know that i’m not alone on this journey!

[@zolaphillip4227]

I like how you were completely honest in this video. I to am a recent vegan and I have a lot of problems with being bloated, now I have a few reasons what can cause it . thanks so much

[@bekahgonzalez1068]

So happy this video exists! I've been feeling so bloated the past few days, which usually only happens when I'm pmsing. Thanks for the tips!

[@custardbuns9529]

This felt really personal, I feel so so so inspired and I'm super glad I found your channel, thank you so much! ♡

[@umasasidharan562]

Ok So started Intermittent fasting with vegan diet. 1st day didn't have much raw vegetables so no issues. Second day ate lot of raw vegetables and stomach started bloating and became gassy. Now I know why. Thank you.

[@shelbydelery813]

wow, I've struggled with bloating for years even before veganism. i complained so much about it and if even triggered a lot of restricting so i could wear my clothes and not feel pregnant. it became such a control issue in my life and though it still very much bothers me, youre so right in saying that being bloated just means your able to nourish your body and that should be viewed as a blessing.. :)

[@meganmacconnell375]

Thanks for your courage speaking about this! Love the video!

[@Fuzed97Gaming]

Thanks for this. Been vegan almost 2 years now but recently i've had pretty bad bloating and stomach cramps. Looking forward to trying some of these ideas

[@TheBlacktressDiaries]

This is so interesting to me. I had the opposite issue 🙈 when I started being more plant based (not fully, but I'm a work in progress), but going back to quick oats and calming down my aggressive water intake and more thoroughly cooking my greens and especially beans has helped me re-settle. Cooked food must be better for us than is given credit haha. Thanks for your honest and informative video. I'm officially a new subbie 😊

[@jwestlp]

I'm happy to see that the quick oats isn't "the devil" like they're portrayed. I will try and see if this helps. I eat a lot of oats and greens, but get constipated and bloated. Thanks for the video!

[@AbeAleman]

Thanks for the great info! My wife and I just started a Vegan way of lifestyle...and we are a week into it...so far, no problems and we are enjoying it!

[@kikifuchshofer4621]

thanks for talking about this so openly! all those vegan youtubers only show their flat tummies abd i‘m like :am i the only one? i‘ll try all that stuff but i totally agree that exercise and sleep make a huge difference!

[@POLLEHandROSANNAR]

Thank you so much for this, this video was seriously so helpful and made me feel less alone about bloating and constipation! I have had problems with my digestion for as long as I can remember, and it really gets me down. It always felt so unfair to me that I eat a (mostly!) healthy vegan diet and still had these problems, whereas my friends eat total rubbish and are as regular as clockwork. Listening to my body's cues has definitely been a huge transformation for me, but your tips about different kinds of food that might trigger bloating were so helpful and not something I have ever heard before. I really really appreciate it!!! xx

[@coza10]

FODMAP diet is amazing for IBS. Tells you exactly what foods cause symptoms, helped me alot. Apples, onions etc are notorious for bloating

[@NikkiVegan]

I've heard that! Currently not having much of an issue with it, honestly think sleep was the cause of some of my issues. Wasn't sleeping properly and giving my body the time it needed to rest and recover

[@coza10]

NikkiVegan Yeah I think the core issue is imbalance in the gut microbiome leading to digestion problems and food intolerance born from unhealthy lifestyle habits. I can literally eat foods like bananas or dates which are high in a FODMAP category and have instant issues with digestion and bloating. Not sleeping well could definitely play a part but maybe you sleeping better could be a byproduct of better digestion / absorption of the food you're consuming? A lot of people say they sleep better when they change to a healthier diet such as more plant based.. How do you think you improved your sleeping in the end? Thanks for the replies :)

[@marinikurniawan2782]

I'm not a vegan but I eat a lot of veggies lately because of GERD, and I keep confuse why I am still bloating, and now I understand why. thanks. it's an awesome video.. New subscriber here from Indonesia.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks for subscribing! So glad you liked this video :)

[@ashleighlou5241]

Thanks for the video! The only reason I am not a vegan is the unbelievable pain and bloat I get while eating the sorts of food. Past few times I've tried to transition, its been a nightmare!

[@AliceHasenkohl]

this is refreshingly honest and really helpful!

[@143summer28]

Thank you for these helpful tips. It's nice for a beautiful young woman like her to be real about these resl issues that affect EVERYONE, male, female, young & old, human & animal..

[@SandraSantos-jf8ld]

Great video! Thank you for talking about those subjects which usually people avoid but are so important xx

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you