Hey, do you ever feel bloated out of nowhere, even when you haven’t eaten anything outrageous? Bloating is the ultimate body betrayal: it sneaks in uninvited and refuses to leave. One moment you’re fine, and the next? You’re one bite away from unbuttoning your jeans mid-meeting.
Let me tell you with right thing, it might not be what you ate or it might be how, when, and even what mood you ate in. So before you panic Google “how to shrink my stomach in 5 minutes,” try these surprisingly effective, science-backed, and slightly unexpected ways to banish the bloat.
1. De-Bloat… By Breathing
Studies show deep diaphragmatic breathing helps your vagus nerve chill out, reducing stress-related gut issues (like bloating and cramping). It’s basically yoga for your intestines. Try this: Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Repeat 5 times before or after meals. 
2. Avoid Consuming Garlic
High-FODMAP ingredients like garlic, onion, and beans ferment fast in the gut and cause gas in sensitive people.
3. Don’t Consume Ice-Cold Drinks
Cold drinks can slow down digestion and make your gut work harder, especially if consumed with food. Better to- Sip warm lemon water before meals. Old-school Ayurveda trick.
4. Indulge in Some Physical Activities
Movement gets things moving. A short dance session, hula hoop, or even just a silly kitchen shimmy, brisk walk after eating can jumpstart digestion and reduce trapped gas.
5. Dairy Products
Even if you’re not fully lactose intolerant, you might be lactose sensitive — especially as you age. The result? Gassy, bloated regrets.Try almond milk, oat milk, or lactose-free dairy for a week and see what happens.
READ MORE: Is Shah Rukh Khan About to Redefine Met Gala Glamour with Sabyasachi’s Bengal Tiger Vision?
