REDUCE BLOATING | 5 Practical Tips

Note: I am absolutely positively NOT pregnant in the pic on the left.I guess I'm just a very good bloater 😫
Another note: Bloat can be a sign of a deeper issue, so be sure to visit a doctor to make sure you don't have any lurking health issues (for example pcos) causing the bloat.
In my years of dealing with bloat I've become a sort of expert on how to eliminate it in myself. It's all about maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and daily physical activity, nutritious whole foods, fiber, lots of water, and anti-bloating spices. Keeping a food journal can help you narrow down on foods that may be triggering your bloat, so make sure to try that for at least 7 days. It really does help.
Here’s the blog post I wrote with even more info:
sweetpotatosoul.com/2019/10/r...
RECIPES USING ANTI-BLOATING SPICES:
• Tempeh Tikka Masala sweetpotatosoul.com/2018/12/t...
• Nut-Free West African Peanut Stew sweetpotatosoul.com/2019/07/n...
• Coconut Black Bean Stew sweetpotatosoul.com/2018/03/i...
• Sweet Potato Hummus sweetpotatosoul.com/2012/06/s...
Good luck on your journey to eliminate bloat!
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[@mandarinz69]

1. Go plant based 2. Keep a food journal 3. Food combining 4. Spices (cumin, coriander seeds, peppermint, ginger, fennel seeds) 5. Exercise She does go into interesting detail for each one, so I definitely still suggest watching 😊

[@levelupyourlifestyle1070]

Also supplement with a full spectrum plant based enzyme formula.

[@jacominajohanna9426]

@@levelupyourlifestyle1070 Plant based for me causes bloating. Legumes do it for me unfortunately. Adding fiber and probiotoc and drinking lots of water helps me, and less legumes, sadly! I miss the advice to chew each bite about 25 times! that helps me alot too

[@dorianfranklin1399]

@@jacominajohanna9426 do you soak your legumes before cooking them? Also, some cook them a bit first and drain the water out then cook the legumes. Do some research on ways to cook/eat legumes without the bloat.

[@daungocanh]

Thanks a ton

[@AliceRoche-ii2ke]

Don't go vegan, eat plenty of nautal yoghurt and other probiotics and don't eat too many spices as they are inflammatory.

[@LSM7733]

Another good tip is to stay hydrated. Hydration helps you eliminate and not be so puffy and bloated.

[@Ls-wr1cg]

Be careful with the journal tho❤️ eating disorders are sneaky and make you miss out on life

[@Samanthaelizabeth89]

Girl you look fabulous! You just motivated the bloat out of me 🤣

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Currently bloated and this is super helpful!

[@sandracarli1110]

Last but not least, avoid refined sugar as much as you can because it causes everything to ferment and soak and cook your legumes well.

[@MileyLoverIv19]

Your energy is so wonderful, and you're glowing! Thanks for the tips ^^

[@oliviavelazquez3603]

I love that you mentioned PCOS, not a lot of people know about that syndrome. I've been following a grain free, no sugar, no dairy, low carb program designed for women with PCO, and the first two weeks that I was compliant it helped. A healthy gut is the secret to feeling better, and I incorporate your recipes to the list of foods I can eat. I also share them with the group and post your links. Thank you so much, you made me feel included today and part of a big community. I'll share this post with the group. Thanks!

[@laurak6769]

I have a bowel illness, and I agree wirh everything you said in the video! Exercising, good nutrition, probiotics help me a lot ! Also, drinking a lot of water and trying to reduce my stress level are two powerful things that help me too. My english isn't so good, sorry Thank you for your amazing videos! Love from France

[@bellemyjade686]

English is fine! Better than most Americans 😊

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Yes, water and stress reduction are so helpful! Thank you so much for watching!! I think your english is fantastic ;)

[@laurak6769]

@@bellemyjade686 Oh thank you !! :)

[@laurak6769]

@@SweetPotatoSoul Thank youuuuu :)

[@candaces2010]

💜

[@MrsDubb]

Fresh ginger root does wonders for the gi tract: bloat, heartburn, upset stomach. I saw it in your tea. I love it!

[@marquitaw8833]

Thank you so much for walking us through preparing a meal step by step and putting the instructions at the bottom of your video's.

[@VeganWellnessTribe]

I love your thumbnail for the realistic image it portrays

[@MiZzThANGz21]

Going pescatarian has almost rid me entirely of bloating. I had no idea my whole adult life that it was the meat I was eating that was causing the every day bloat I had.

[@suziezurfreiheit6825]

Are you sure it was the meat and Not dairy?

[@VeganWellnessTribe]

Congratulations on your journey!! I hope it’s still going well. TW: “pushy” vegan moment Idk if you’d be up to it, but if you are, check out seaspiracy on Netflix 🙏

[@wonderingasiwander3256]

Perfect, perfect, tips!! And yes!! I'm so glad someone understands how terrible and awful bloating makes you feel! I have a hard time with it and it really effects your overall health in such a negative way and reduces quality of life when you boat chronically. I am slowly learning how to control my bloat, using methods like these, and also just eating as mindfully as possible. Listen to your body, if you feel like you need a break from food or a food, take it. If you are really strongly craving something in particular (making sure it's healthy and nutritious) try your best to eat it. There is usually a reason your body is asking for it! I find i crave oatmeal and bananas some days and when i eat those foods in that situation my digestion usually improves immensely!

[@christina6335]

That low FODmap (by Monash University) is my dietary detective, I feel so confident knowing what will make me bloat and what won't without obsessing or caring about it all the time. Thanks for the hot vid!

[@TharaMesseroux1]

Thank you so much Sweet Potato! ❤️ That’s so helpful!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Titus2Chic]

Oh my goodness, who told you?? Like literally, I just said this isn't normal and I've got to speak w/my doctor about it. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

You're welcome!! Yes, speak to your doctor, even if you do implement these tips :)

[@paigebethea1412]

Yes! I would love to see more bloat recipes. Maybe some ginger and spice desserts or a nice after dinner tea would be really cool. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@bogantellectual]

I make turmeric chai rice pudding as a breakfast staple. Just brown rice cooked into a porridge with freshly brewed spiced chai, turmeric and soy or other plant milk.

[@lauraisartsy7657]

Thanks for the great tips!!! Would love to see your exercise routine!

[@tiffanywaldon4875]

This is great, Jenné. Thanks! Pilates is also great for reshaping and strengthening your core!

[@StephanieC3]

These are great tips, thank you! I'd love to see recipes. I have found that drinking a bunch of water right AFTER a meal can make me bloated, so I tend to drink lots of water all day except for 1 hour after I've had a meal. A little sip is fine. I need to give food time to start going through my digestive system before I flood it with water (this will cause me to be so uncomfy otherwise).

[@wonderingasiwander3256]

I love all your videos! Your such a sweet person! Thankyou!

[@sunrise2day462]

Thank you Jenne that was very informative. I pulled a few points out that I am going to work on. :)

[@soniamahdjoubi866]

Thanks for the great tips. You're looking so glowy

[@bromistadavis8556]

You look AMAZING! Can you make a video on how you got back in shape post baby/current workout routine?

[@jmk1962]

Great idea.

[@debbieredhill]

Thank you for your advise 💚💚💚 All so true! And I've learnt what those little colourful things that were given to us last time in an Indian restaurant were, never seen it before. When I tasted them I though, mmm this must be for the digestion!. In my case apart from avoiding anything to do with dairy I have to avoid quite a few sugars, white of course, fructose doesn't suit me even brown sugar or panela bloat me! I try to stick to molasses or nothing. And something that really goes well are caraway seeds also used in Indian cooking. They're the little black seeds that you need an their flat breads. I put a pinch in when I make my bread and also I get a chamomile tea that has them among other herbs. It's fabulous! Bloating goes in less than an hour!!! 💚💚💚💚

[@issacboose5730]

Thank you SPS. This was really helpful.

[@ajm935]

I love your channel! Thank you for always being so helpful, beautiful, positive and optimistic. Your energy is like an oasis! Are there any other KZbin channels that you like & recommend checking out?

[@jmk1962]

Pick up Limes is amaaaaazing. Sadia is a nutritionalist and her videos are so informative and she is so chilled. The filming is soooooo professional and everything about her is just great. Check her out, you won't regret it.

[@ajm935]

@@jmk1962 Thank you!!! I will check them out!!

[@sunrise2day462]

Btw I love the flowers. It gives the room a very nice touch. :)

[@MylesSpearsASMR]

Yes food combining is really a thing!

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

I should slowly get rid of junk foods. I think that’s the major reason why I’m always bloated

[@olly2027]

sheentheexplorer haven’t had chips and soda for seven months. Had ten yesterday and my stomach is talking to me.

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

olly2027 10? Wow

[@tiffanywaldon4875]

sheentheexplorer Yeah, I’m working on that!

[@starhill6792]

Girl same I eat straight up trash.

[@blackgirlmagic6385]

First yes 🎉🎉🎉 luv ur channel girl ♥️

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you so much for watching!!! Have a great weekend 😃

[@blackgirlmagic6385]

SweetPotatoSoul thanks I hope you have a splendid weekend as well

[@ashleysmith5249]

Thanks for your video. I would love to see some videos of the actual exercise routine.

[@ratedvfood]

Such a great topic thank you!! I HATE that bloated feeling and I'm with you on the digestion transformation once I went plant-based and cut out dairy...i was soooo regular hahah

[@teesha99]

I just googled this topic earlier as I have been noticing more bloat lately. I have slacked on my exercising some and although plant based I was eating fruit after my meals. So thank you for the tips. Also lemon water first thing in the morning helps also..

[@SagRising19]

Great tips! Ginger and fasting has helped my bloating tremendously and I always make a pot of ginger tea often. The standard American diet is hurting a lot of people.

[@MrWXMAN21]

Great information. Thank you! 😊

[@pink0vivalo]

Thank you 🙏 also kombucha and fermented foods help me 😊

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Yes! Fermented foods help. I love adding kimchi or sauerkraut to my salads!

[@jodrew1845]

Lot's of GREENS daily and sauerkrautis a lifesaver.

[@NarciKris]

Amazing tips! I would get bloated for days when I ate meat. I feel so much better as a vegan! I drink warm lemon water with ACV in the morning and this helps if I do get bloated from eating too fast or from processed food.

[@jessicawoodward8911]

Thank you!!!! So new to vegan (almost 2 weeks new) and the bloating and other things are horrible right now. Anyway mint tea for sure but after watching I checked and I have all of these!! I am SO uncomfortable 😫 thanks for your video

[@Ivluve]

Thanks for sharing. Will try them all.

[@journeytopointe]

Hi! I love following your channel. I’m on the road to becoming vegan and have gained so much knowledge and insight from you! I was wondering what camera you use for recording as well. 💛

[@rubyscott6685]

Great video, first one

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you, Ruby!!

[@rubyscott6685]

👍

[@tanichea327]

I would also add that there are some teas that help reduce bloat like peppermint tea, chamomile tea, and ginger tea. Lemon water is good too.

[@CaramelB1]

Thx for that great much needed advice.

[@marleensmith2465]

Thanks for the tips.

[@dorianfranklin1399]

I'd add, eating at regularly scheduled times.

[@JoeBidenIsMyDaddy]

Don’t binge eat as well

[@SagRising19]

Yes, that's what I need to work on.

[@Barbarayoutification]

So useful!!! Thank you.

[@user-fr2ou1gb9d]

Love your videos! What exercises do you do for your core postpartum, very interested! Thanks!))))

[@LiquidV381]

Thank you. I use many of your recipes.

[@Zannynanny7706]

Thanks for sharing! Can you do a video on core strengthening exercises, I recently had surgery and my core is weak and idk what to do! Please and thank you 😃

[@katdee_]

Thank you for the tips 🤗💕

[@cynthiahammett8484]

Not bloated for me. Constipation if I change my regime for more than a day or two. Bloated rarely but good to know tips.👏💃🙌

[@lindsaytoussaint]

also increase water intake! so many functions rely on having sufficient hydration.

[@klassy86]

Either 1 Fresh Key Lime squeezed in a cup of water, Swedish Bitters before or after a meal, or Apple Cider Vinegar all help with my bloating. I alternate between the three. Plus i juice a stalk of celery everyday and it really helps.

[@marquitaw8833]

This video was very helpful

[@jessbreathenails3747]

Thank You for the tips😊

[@sharonhalstead4221]

Sipping hot water with or after your meal does help with bloating. Massaging your stomach does help also.

[@dawnuncles8563]

Great tips thank you.

[@FernelliPearl]

I love that you get excited about Indian cooking, that’s a rare occurrence in this country

[@leeleechristmaslover]

I am ALWAYS bloated and in pain. Especially with fibrous food. Finally saw a naturopathic dr. and found out I have SIBO. Working on healing my gut now. Hopefully I can go back to eating a whole food, plant based diet!

[@lexilomax4986]

Thx for the video!....where did you get your headband?

[@sanderson4257]

You look very pretty, Jenne. Best wishes from NY

[@martinholas8652]

True, i do it for ages: raw fruit starter about 20-30 min before dinner...never after

[@14GlitterDoll]

could you do a "how to beat sickness" video? similar tips as this one? My back of my throat is starting to hurt and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[@klassy86]

Fresh garlic helps cure sore throat

[@ReginaLynnavatar]

I am TOTALLY struggling with MAJOR digestion issues , even with the doctor prescribed medications. I need ALL the help I can get 🙏🙏🙏

[@kimbronius6173]

Some great tips and I’m going to try some of these tips! Going vegan has certainly helped with bloating. Thanks for the these

[@heavysteppaaa7024]

UR TOP IS ADOOORABLEEEEEE ! GIRLLL YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO 🌺🌼🌻🏵🌸

[@paolamt9572]

Thanks for the video!! ❤️ just one question.. does eating fruit in your cooked meal have the same effect as eating it shortly after? I eat oatmeal with apple all the time for example

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Honestly, not for me. It's only if I make a meal out of fruit after I've eaten cooked food. Mixing a little fruit in my meal seems fine for me.

[@MarE032991]

You look so cute in this video !!!😘

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

5 tips to reducing bloat! Which one are you trying first?

[@JustJoia]

SweetPotatoSoul I LOVE GINGER TEA! I know there are things that I should cut out but it’s just taking time. But I will try some more of those spices. Please... can we have some recipes?? 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

@@JustJoia Yes!! Will share more recipes. And i posted links to a few in the description too :)

[@MsTink1020]

The food combining tip! i know it’s unusually the cause of my bloating. is there any other tips on what foods to avoid having together or eating close together?

[@klassy86]

I will eat a plant based diet and will make sure to add a green to each meal.

[@teesmith5831]

I just started becoming vegan and I am experiencing gas and bloating ugh! I decided to fast to see if it helps and than I will slowly try to transition into plant based diet cause this is so miserable! I went to the doctor and I am fine!

[@73cidalia]

My problem is IBS-D and every time I try a plant-based diet, I end up with a lot of problems. Worse diarrhea, sudden heartburn and indigestion, etc. I do soak beans before cooking etc and still struggle. Whole grains are a no-no for me. Not sure if raw apple cider vinegar before meals would help.

[@itzurgurlElenore]

I will try the probiotic.

[@sarahgensler1109]

Dairy and definatly sugar, sugar, sugar bloated affected me but after a month of going vegan it went away.

[@subee1818]

Hey, can you tell us what vitamins you take.

[@veganrunner5634]

Eating a piece of ginger before each meal helped me too

[@cristinamaria2059]

The tip number one i'd say to eat your meals slowly chewing on them really well before swallowing, and seriously, chew a lot just so your stomach will have less job to do and the food will stay in it for much less time. Also a wholesome plant based life style totally changes everything. And yep, never eat fruits or raw stuff after a cooked meal if you wanna avoid bloating and unhealthy enzymes

[@winterbird471]

I'm in recovery from an eating disorder and I really struggle with bloating. I heard that exercise is prohibited during recovery because the body has to heal, so I don't really know what I can do, since I already do most of those tips (except the food journal, I'm hungry all the time). I come from a past of restrictive eating and am trying really hard to listen to my body but I hate bloating :( any advice ?

[@carmenschipper9614]

Did anyone who just went vegan experience bloating while being regular, drinking lots of water, eating whole foods. After i eat my salad as lunch i crash.. and feel bloated till the next morning. The first month everything was fine and now its going downhill. Im not quiting but tips are very welcome. 🐄🥦🐖🥗🐓🥑🍌❤

[@jjp6874]

Whenever i was going to start my recovery from anorexia, i ate past full almost everyday to be able to gain a healthy weight back and i did get very bloated. and since then i did opened a binge eating disorder, but i haven't been able to flatten my stomach back, because i accept here now and then my stomach to be bloated but it's been a year and a few weeks being bloated everyday, it's been like four or five days that i decided to eat regularly, to not binge anymore but the bloat hasn't gone away. could it be because i was very satisfied full after i finished eating? has anyone had ever deal with that too?

[@sarabarryavon]

Is ground cumin equally helpful as cumin seeds?

[@jasmineali5699]

I don't find Plant eating prevent bloating for me. Not eating processed food and diary helped me though. I also do the himikiyan salt flush once every 2 weeks to ensure you push out any clogged up poop.

[@madamehogan8553]

Rinse your beans well, avoid excess sugars, emphasize proteins, and hydrate. Fresh turmeric, mints, catnip, ginger, fennel yes! So lovely in teas, helps settle the stomach and system. Your gut knows what to do and is self-cleansing.. no extreme measures needed.

[@Nokss87]

❤️

[@Titus2Chic]

Is ground cumin a suitable substitute for cumin seeds? Does it have the same anti-bloat properties?

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Yes!! Suitable :)

[@Jesse-rj5et]

Quitting dairy & going full vegan has completely eliminated my bloating. I feel amazing.

[@24PurpleKisses]

Please please please, share recipes!!

[@omilkhouseo]

Some people have issues with certain types of fiber, and hence follow an SCD or FODMAP diet. If increasing fiber intake doesn’t help try looking up these diets y’all! And talk to a doctor or Dietitian that specializes in these diets. Also reduce dairy and drink more water!!

[@KimSheward]

Wheres the cumin seed link? Can't find Thrive?

[@soraya.e5482]

I use to think vegan/plant based people have the best snap back but after doing research I realized there is more too it then diet, genetics plays a role and not every diet is a one size fits all.

[@KafkameetsPlath]

1 tip that is helping me is trying not to drink so much water with my meals and being sure to drink water 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal and being sure not to be dehydrated and drinking water throughout the day

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Good one!

[@dorianfranklin1399]

Yes, the balancing act with that is tricky, yet important. I'm still working on it myself.

[@monicaa78]

Does the Cummin and coriander have to be in seed form or can it be ground as well?

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Ground is fine!

[@joyl3321]

New wanna be vegan here who is diabetic - What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting?

[@phanypieee]

💚💚💚

[@karenklepsch5248]

I had just released a kidney stone...so I looked up what to eat and most of the food I have been eating, plant based- caused my kidney stones. I am so depressed because I do not know what to eat. Would you have any idea?

[@klassy86]

This Herb called Chanca Piedra helped pass my stone quickly without changing my diet. I changed it to plant based now for prevention. The herb is on amazon or health food stores it completely breaks up the stone while inside. So when mine passed my urine just looked discolored but no pain. I havent had a problem since.

[@KristalHudson08]

👍

[@cringeproof100]

WATER! 😃😃😃

[@ReginaLynnavatar]

I've got non alcoholic cirhossis of the liver

[@SandraDelRey777]

🌱early bird 🌿🍂🦋🥥

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Hey! Thanks for watching & commenting, early bird 💗