Bloating + Gas + How to Improve Gut Health on a Vegan Diet

I've learned so much about gas, bloating, digestion and WFPB nutrition over the years so I'm excited to have two Registered Dietitian Nutritionists on today to help spread some helpful information about the microbiome and ways you can improve your digestive health! I LOVE being vegan and eating a plant-based diet has majorly improved not only my gut health but it's expanded my understanding of nutrition and how to thrive. I hope you enjoy!
Grace Pascale, RDN
KZbin: / @gracepascalenutrition
Instagram: / babybychickpeas
Dahlia Marin, RDN
KZbin: / marriedtohealth
Instagram: / dahlia.marin.rdn
Instagram: / marriedtohealth
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I learned so much about how to maintain a healthy gut from these two! I hope you did too. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@astriddenicker1543]

I would love to hear more about the link between gut health, hormones and acne if you ever decide to do another video with these beautiful women 💕🥰

[@NikkiVegan]

That's greta feedback! I would like to learn about that too! Thanks for letting me know you'd be interested in seeing that 😊

[@nicolesmith251]

Me too!

[@virginiacerdan5918]

Me too!

[@karabear4640]

What a beautiful and smart group of ladies 💖! Thanks for the info. I've struggled with bloating and discomfort for so long, before and after going vegan. Keep up the great content ☮😊.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Kara! Yeah, that's what I was hoping would come across...that digestive issues happen to everyone. Vegan or not. And as I learned from talking to Grace and Dahlia, gut health is so much more than just we ate today or yesterday or last week. That was game changing info for me. I'm so glad this video was helpful for you! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. It really means a lot. Hope you're having a nice day so far 😊 Sending you love

[@takethatshushu]

I love this video! So informative & needed. I also love that you’re ok with going back and saying that you haven’t always known everything about a plant based diet. Thank you ❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks Danielle! I think that's so important. There's always more to learn or understand 😊 Thank you for watching and leaving such a nice comment! I hope you have a great rest of your day!

[@gracepascalenutrition]

Loved watching this back!!! Thanks so much for having us on the channel, lady! Reading these comments is making my day - you have the sweetest tribe!! Shouts out to your amazing self, Dahlia (our resident poop guru) & James - the best IT guy in the game! xo

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks hun! You ladies are so knowledgeable, I could have asked questions alllll day! Thank you again for doing this with me ❤️❤️

[@ginal2643]

Really informative video, thank you. I just wish the one woman would talk plainly instead of her apologies for the "gross" topic and words she uses. We're already here at this video b/c of issues dealing with constipation, bloating, gas, so we have a hunch it's not gonna be pretty talk. But, it's necessary. Just a constructive criticism. There is more clarity when a doc or specialist is straight & open as opposed to beating around the bush and trying to not offend sensibilities. Love your videos and have turned a few friends onto them, so, again, thank you. 😃

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Gina! I’m so happy this video was informative and interesting 🙌🙌🙌 That’s so nice to hear ❤️❤️

[@stephaniekelly874]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you! Thank you for sharing. This is such a great informative video! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you Stephanie! I'm thrilled that you liked this video! I know it's a little outside of what I normally post but I think the info is SO important and I'm really pleased to be able to share it. Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed it, that means a lot 😊

[@DrBear-rk4qb]

I love this different style of video from you, Nikki! Very interesting and informative! 👍❤️🌻

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Sarah! I’m happy you liked it 🥰🥰

[@kategilbert6390]

Wow! This video couldn’t come at a more perfect time!! Thank you for sharing this!!❤️❤️ so many questions answered

[@NikkiVegan]

I'm thrilled to hear that! I'm so glad you found this video helpful. Grace and Dahlia share the most helpful content so 10/10 recommend following them for more tips 😊 Hope you have great Sunday Kate!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

A interesting & informative video from the beautiful, cool and gorgeous Nicole. It was great to have information from plant based dietitians. Love 💕💞❤️ Nicole and her beautiful & gorgeous friends.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw you're so nice. Thanks David! I'm so happy you enjoyed this video 😊😊 Happy Sunday!

[@jenn-0113]

This was amazing!! Thank you all for making it! I’m the same with raw greens & veggies…now I understand why! I’m going to rewatch it and take notes to apply to what I’m eating 🤗

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you! I’m so glad this was helpful! Remember what they said though, gut health is more than what we ate today or yesterday! 🥰🥰

[@karenhollahan5648]

Absolutely loved this video. Very informative and I love that we got this info from registered professionals. Thank you.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you so much Karen! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it 😊😊 Thank you for letting me know

[@YoGinny]

LOOOOOOOOOVED this! High quality content and super useful information, thank you so much!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it

[@yarn1471]

This is extremely helpful, I'm always overwhelmed about the slightest stomach ache and bad stool and whatever. Knowing about these things more helps.

[@Yiayia3]

I am so glad she brought up the oxalate non-issue . Those carnivores are instilling fear into people especially one woman who will remain nameless

[@michelebridge1126]

That was fascinating and informative, Thankyou 🙏🙏

[@NikkiVegan]

Ah thank you! I’m so happy you liked this video 🥰

[@darkhorse944]

Very good video. Even though I have yet to become vegan, I still found this video very helpful because I want to improve my gut. I have experienced these symptoms before (gas, bloating, and sometimes digestion). Maybe that’s because I’ve either been eating the wrong stuff (which I know eating too much junk food isn’t good for my gut), or it’s because I’m eating way too much in general (idk if I have a disorder of that, but I eat like a lot). This also caused me to gain weight, although I’ve been decreasing my weight lately by taking walks outside. I eventually realized that what I’m doing is what’s causing these consequences for me, so I wanted to clean my gut and stay healthy, and watching this video felt very helpful. Moving forward, I will love to follow your steps, and I hope they work very well. Thanks for this video, Nikki ♥️

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey! Thanks for saying that because this video is certainly not just for vegans 😊 Every person experiences gut health issues from time to time and like they said in the video, it's very often due to the overall health of our gut microbiomes and not just what we ate today or yesterday etc. It seems like adding a wide variety of plant foods and getting a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fiber is key to gaining and maintaining a good balance. I'm so glad they explained that! It really changed the way I think about health and digestion overall. Anyway, hope you have a great day Gabe! Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️

[@babyee5203]

Thank you so much Nikki! This is exactly what I needed, you guys are amazing

[@NikkiVegan]

I’m so glad! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@leauphillips3563]

Thank you! And Grace and Dalia...

[@NikkiVegan]

🥰🥰

[@VirginiaFeuRosa]

Lotsssss of really helpful info!! Thanks!!

[@NikkiVegan]

I’m so happy you found it helpful! 🥰🥰

[@smudge8882]

As someone with Crohn's disease, I found this helpful. :) Thank you!

[@NikkiVegan]

I'm so happy to hear that this video was helpful! That's truly music to my ears 😊

[@melrox8809]

Great informational video. I remember watching your original video. It was one of the first videos KZbin recommended to me from your channel.

[@NikkiVegan]

Oh wow that's so cool! I'm so glad you enjoyed that one too. Thanks for sticking with me all these years Mel. Your comments always brighten my day 😊 I hope you're having a good Sunday so far!

[@MegaCarmen1994]

This was such an amazing video !!! Thank you so much for making it!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw my pleasure! I’m so happy it was helpful!

[@sueheartscrafts3738]

Love this video it is so informative, thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@NikkiVegan]

My pleasure! Hope you’re having a nice day

[@ginacaruso4256]

So informative! Thank you 🙏

[@NikkiVegan]

My pleasure! I'm so happy to hear that this info was interesting/helpful 😊😊 Thanks for letting me know Gina!

[@theobserver9639]

Enjoyed the video. Great information!

[@NikkiVegan]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you have a great Sunday 😊

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

I think I watched that protein bar video months ago, is that possible 🤔 Yep I just checked! Great video great information 👍

[@NikkiVegan]

Yep you're correct in thinking that! We filmed this in SD over the summer 😊😊 Grace had her baby too! He's the cutest!

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

@@NikkiVegan that's fantastic 💗 I'm watching Dalias channel now, it reminds me of physicians committee 👍

[@sarahstephanie1929]

Thank you so much for this!!!! Incredibly helpful!!!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

I’m glad! Thanks for letting me know!

[@hollymarie235]

This was great. Loved hearing from them and listening to all that was said. Thank you

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Holly! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video ☺️ thanks for taking the time to let me know

[@bubba283]

@@NikkiVegan I needed this, I deal bloating a lot, I seem to keep gas all the time. My coworker is nice about it though, that's the good part, she knows I keep gas all the time

[@mariavictoriaculotta246]

This was really interesting! Thank you

[@NikkiVegan]

I'm so glad you found this video interesting! Thanks for letting me know you liked it 😊😊 Hope you have a great day!

[@amelianolan9708]

Nuts have a really good amount of saturated fat in them so do some of the seeds. Should we avoid nuts and seeds also?

[@sandylee1717]

Great information

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! I thought so too! I'm so grateful they agreed to to this with me and share all of this info 😊😊 Glad you enjoyed it

[@Marriedtohealth]

This was so much fun!

[@NikkiVegan]

Agreed! 🥰🥰

[@nancyasante3465]

Great video

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Nancy! 😊😊

[@enemanozzle]

Every plant based diet will require a regular bowel cleansing: So, take at least every second day early in the morning on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (= 15 ml) castor oil in order to prevent an intestinal blockage, for in the case that you will eat a lot of fruits or vegetables your large intestine will be really filled and you will remark this one occasionally unpleasant, this especially during the night.

[@thepaperbackwriter9763]

Another great video!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you so much!

[@kimt9797]

Nobody mentioned low stomach acid causing pain and bloating. As a test, I started taking 2 or 3 HCl capsules with each meal and the pain in my left side that would happen each night has decreased. I have no idea if I actually have low stomach acid but the capsules seem to help a bit, but not completely.

[@NikkiVegan]

Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear that you're still experiencing pain. That's awful. Have you been to a gastro and/or a RDN?

[@kimt9797]

@@NikkiVegan not yet, covid makes it hard to want to go out to see doctors and such at the moment. My area has had high daily case counts the past couple months.

[@g-daysubs6645]

what happened now?

[@traceykaminski7874]

Great info! 💜😊

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Tracey! So happy you enjoyed it 😊 Happy Sunday!

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

Thanks for sharing! 🧡✨

[@NikkiVegan]

Truly my pleasure! I'm happy so happy to share it because I learned a lot

[@MilosRoom]

Can you do a video on how you got your certificate? 😊

[@hannahx212]

I'm a dietitian and I can confirm that we LOVE talking about poop 🤣💩

[@NikkiVegan]

Haha noted! I get it though. Our bodies send us so many messages and it’s fun to learn about what to pay attention to ☺️

[@shylajakrishnaprasad9706]

Hi Nikki, Thank you for making such an informative video. Iam a recent follower of plant based diet and I use your recipes most of the time. The Professionals used a lot of terms that a layman has a hard time to understand. I would really appreciate if you could explain in simpler terms without using any medical terminology and suggest food sources as well. Also, the audio was a little bit low in my opinion so it was hard to understand few things.

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback! That's great to know! I'll keep that in mind for the next video I make like this. Thank you so much for following my channel. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! I'm more than happy to help 😊😊

[@jennifercollea2875]

Nikki you mentioned that you have taken courses and are certified in nutrition (I think ). Can you tell me what program? I am super interested and there are so many different programs!

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey Jennifer 😊 it was this one from Cornell whole.nutritionstudies.org/sample-course/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NaNBhDvARIsAEw55hiIrA93DqIyOZ184J363vRoZGCgkeyexW5KM3HlMudLcfGsOecghI8aAmmNEALw_wcB

[@vickipeterson9262]

I have been doing vegan for 8 mths now. I do like the weight loss all be is slow. I do havd to say though it has caused lots of gas issues and some bloating as well.

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey Vicki! Congrats on 8 months, that's so cool! Have you talked to a RDN to make sure you're getting a good balance of nutrients and about how to help reduce gas? I highly recommend it if you haven't already! Professionals like Grace and Dahlia are SO helpful 😊😊

[@salenarichardson2766]

⭐️ fantastic

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Selena! Happy Sunday 😊😊

[@maremacd]

3:26 FYI-it’s tract, not track.

[@NikkiVegan]

Ohhhh yeah! Gah. Thank you!

[@wisemx]

Very much appreciated, longtime Vegan, I work nights in a lab making PanOxyl 😉

[@NikkiVegan]

Ah cool! So you can relate to the flip flopped schedule too! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. How long have you been vegan?

[@wisemx]

@@NikkiVegan About 18 years now, no turning back, so glad I made the change.

[@baconcraving3259]

Vegans: We’re herbivores, our digestive system’s designed to digests plants, not meat! Also vegans: I have bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhoea and SIBO, but it’s not because of my vegan diet!

[@NikkiVegan]

lol did you watch the video?

[@robjohn6943]

All three of you will eventually be ex-vegans.