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You feel like you\u2019re bloated and your stomach looks like a \u201cpregnant belly\u201d after lunch, no matter what you eat.
You may even have to unbutton your jeans.<\/p>\n
And then you start wondering\u2026
Do I have food intolerances? Is it gluten?<\/p>\n
Well, not necessarily.<\/p>\n
Here are 3 common causes of bloating that we frequently see in consultation \u2014 and what you can do about them.<\/p>\n
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Let\u2019s set the context.<\/p>\n
You arrive at lunch starving.<\/p>\n
Maybe you grabbed a quick breakfast that didn\u2019t keep you full, or you only had coffee from Tim Hortons because you don\u2019t feel hungry in the morning, or simply don\u2019t have time.<\/p>\n
Then lunchtime comes, and you don\u2019t really have time to take a break\u2026 so you eat quickly while working.<\/p>\n
Does this sound familiar?<\/p>\n
If this sounds like you, here are some possible reasons why bloating may occur.<\/p>\n
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You arrive at lunch overly hungry \u2014 even if you don\u2019t fully realize it \u2014 which often leads to eating too quickly and chewing less.<\/p>\n
Remember that digestion begins in the mouth. Saliva contains enzymes that start breaking down food before it reaches your stomach.<\/p>\n
If this step is skipped, your stomach has to work harder. This can create more air and gas, and fermentation may increase in the small intestine. The result: more gas\u2026 and more bloating \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n
Chew your food until it reaches a pur\u00e9e-like texture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Put your fork down between bites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Take at least 15 to 20 minutes to eat your meal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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It is very difficult to slow down your eating speed when you arrive at a meal extremely hungry.<\/p>\n
Add a protein source to your breakfast to improve satiety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Avoid going more than 4 hours between meals or snacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arriving at lunch with a more moderate level of hunger can also help prevent overeating, which is another contributor to bloating.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/symbiozanutrition.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eating-while-working.png” title_text=”eating while working” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When you eat while your body is in a stressed state, digestion has difficulty activating properly.<\/p>\n There are two nervous system branches that regulate your body:<\/p>\n This system activates when you are stressed or frightened. It prepares your body for quick action:<\/p>\n Increased heart rate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Heightened alertness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Muscles ready for movement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n During this state, more blood is directed toward the muscles and heart, preparing you to react quickly.<\/p>\n As a result, less blood is directed toward your digestive system.<\/p>\n When the intestines receive less blood flow, digestion becomes less efficient, which can lead to bloating and discomfort.<\/p>\n In simple terms: \n The parasympathetic nervous system supports rest and digestion. To help activate it:<\/p>\n Take a real lunch break<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Practice deep breathing before eating to stimulate the vagus nerve (which supports digestion)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Eat in an environment that is not work-related: with colleagues, while reading, listening to a podcast, or watching a show<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n You\u00a0 and your digestive system deserve a break. You\u2019re not a robot.<\/p>\n If bloating continues despite these strategies, other potential causes may need to be explored, including:<\/p>\n Fiber intake that is either too high or too low<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Incomplete bowel movements leading to digestive buildup later in the day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sedentary behavior (limited movement between waking and lunchtime)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Food intolerances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n There are many possible explanations to explore before removing foods at random\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Les ballonnements ne sont pas toujours li\u00e9s \u00e0 ce que vous mangez. D\u00e9couvrez les 3 d\u00e9clencheurs non alimentaires de l'inconfort intestinal et comment les g\u00e9rer efficacement,<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4732,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ressources"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nProblem #3: Eating While Working<\/h2>\n
The Sympathetic Nervous System<\/h3>\n
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Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system \u2192 digestion slows down.<\/p>\n
\nSupporting Digestion by Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System<\/h2>\n
Practical Strategies<\/h3>\n
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\nWhen Bloating Persists<\/h2>\n
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