We sat down with our in-house Registered Dietitian, Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, to ask her your most burning questions about bloat. Want to know more? DM us on Instagram or TikTok and we’ll be sure to include your questions in our next “Ask the Registered Dietician” column.
Q: What are the most common dietary and lifestyle factors contributing to bloating, and how can we identify and manage them?
Gaby: Foods that are difficult to digest, such as dairy or high-fiber foods, and cruciferous veggies like broccoli are the main dietary factors that cause bloating.
Q: Can you explain the role of digestive enzymes in reducing bloating and how they work within the digestive system?
Gaby: Bloating happens when the nutrients from our food don’t get fully digested. As such, the nutrients aren’t effectively absorbed and make their way to the lower gut where they ferment, causing bloating and discomfort. Digestive enzymes help fight bloating because they help break down those nutrients into smaller parts that are more easily absorbed by the body.
Q: Are there specific foods or nutrients that naturally contain digestive enzymes or support enzyme production in the body?
Gaby: Yes! Pineapple and papaya are two fruits that naturally deliver digestive enzymes to the body. Specifically, they offer bromelain and papain, respectively, which help digest proteins.
Q: Who is a good candidate for Flatter Me?
Gaby: Flatter Me is ideal for anyone who struggles with bloating and healthy digestion. It is a popular supplement among foodies and people who enjoy indulging in delicious foods that are hard to digest.
Q: How do you take Flatter Me?
Gaby: For best results, take twice daily with meals. Pro tip: take Flatter Me with the first few bites of your meal.
Q: What is the difference between Flatter Me and Flatter Me Extra Strength
Gaby: Both formulas offer the clinically studied Flatter Me enzymes. However, Flatter Me Extra Strength is going to provide 50% more enzymes, making it a great option for people who need additional digestive support.
Q: What should consumers look for when choosing a digestive enzyme supplement, and are there any ingredients they should avoid?
Gaby: Make sure that your supplement offers a variety of enzymes that will help break down different parts of your meal as this will help ensure that you are getting well-rounded support. For instance, Flatter Me offers 18 digestive enzymes that will help break down proteins, carbs, fats, fiber, and even milk sugars. Formula quality is important as well. I suggest looking for a supplement that has additional third-party certifications and clinical studies to support the efficacy of its ingredients.
Q: Can you provide any tips or strategies for maintaining a healthy digestive system and preventing bloating on a day-to-day basis?
Gaby: A healthy digestive system is all about diet. Prioritizing variety, especially when it comes to fruits and vegetables, is an excellent way to support gut health and regularity – two important markers of a healthy digestive system.Staying hydrated is also key to having a healthy functioning digestive system. A simple hack for staying adequately hydrated is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 130 pounds, then your goal is to drink around 65 ounces of water (or a little over 8 cups of water) daily.
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