10 Foods That Cause Bloating
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Bloating Causing Food #9: Protein Bars and Other Processed Foods
Processed foods like protein bars, pizza and canned soups may contain ingredients that cause bloating. Protein bars for instance usually contain soy protein isolate. Soy, like other beans, is known to cause bloating thanks to its high fiber content. This is also true of its protein isolate.
The high fiber content means that you end up having a lot of indigestible material within your digestive system. This fiber starts fermenting, leading to the production of high amounts of gas. This is the main cause of bloating. Other ingredients in processed foods that cause bloating include sodium, fructose, lactose and fat.
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