Nothing ruins a great meal like feeling too bloated . But what causes that feeling? Well, you may have eaten one of the common foods that cause bloating.

Bloating is that feeling of fullness, discomfort, and distention in your stomach, according to Samantha Dieras, RD , director of ambulatory nutrition services at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dieras adds that this happens when there is excessive gas in the digestive tract and can be caused by a number of things , such as bacterial overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome, swallowed air, chewing gum, some medications, and certain foods we eat.

While bloating is totally normal and usually subsides over time, there are ways to prevent it and make you feel better. It all starts with avoiding these certain foods:

Beans and Lentils

While beans an

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