What causes stomach pain and bloating?

Stomach pain and bloating may have been experienced by most of us in our lives. The main reason for stomach pain and bloating is insufficient digestive capacity of the stomach, causing food to accumulate in the stomach. At the same time, the gas produced by the fermentation of these foods will fill the entire stomach, which is the cause of bloating. Stomach pain is caused by the fact that these foods are corrosive after being processed by digestive juices, so stomach pain will occur if the food stays in the stomach for too long.

Ways to improve digestion: Avoid eating too much complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, beans, etc. at lunch, as these foods can reduce your energy. If you can't do that—say, if you're used to eating a sandwich for lunch—you can always eat some lean protein. The tryptophan contained in animal protein can promote the production of angiotensin in the body, which is a substance that can enhance mood and also plays an important role in the growth of the endometrium. Carbohydrates can also promote the production of angiotensin.

Do not eat within two hours, preferably four hours, before bedtime. You should not eat too much at dinner (in fact, you should not eat too much at every meal). Night is the time when digestive function is the lowest in the day, because at this time the body is preparing to enter a sleep state, and the metabolic levels of all aspects gradually decrease. Compared with daytime, the rate at which the gastrointestinal tract digests food decreases by 50% at night, so try to avoid eating too much at night. Avoid eating raw foods that are difficult to digest at night, and try to eat fruits earlier.

Avoid eating too quickly . The amount of food people eat when they are in a hurry is amazing. Moreover, eating too fast is not conducive to the digestion of food. Eat when you are hungry and stop eating when you are full. Don't force yourself to finish everything on your plate, otherwise you will feel very bloated after the meal. Chew your meals slowly. Slow down when eating. The digestion process actually starts in the mouth. The saliva in the mouth contains a large amount of digestive enzymes. If you eat too fast, the food will not be fully digested. Additionally, chewing your food slowly can help you feel full so you don't eat too much.

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