Why You’re Always Bloated + When It’s Time to Dig Deeper
We’ve all had those days where by the afternoon, your jeans feel tighter, your belly feels heavy, and you’re not sure if it was lunch or something else. Occasional bloating is completely normal it can happen from eating too quickly or having a fibre rich meal. But when it’s happening most days, that’s your gut waving a red flag.
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help digest food, produce vitamins, and protect your gut lining. When that ecosystem is balanced, you feel good, your digestion is smooth, energy is steady, and your skin mirrors with a glow.
But when the balance tips from stress, poor sleep, certain medications, poor diet - that bacterial community can shift. Some bacteria start to overgrow where they shouldn’t (hello bloating soon after eating), and others decline.
That’s when bloating becomes more than just “I ate too much.”
Because when bacteria overgrow, they ferment your food too early, producing gas and distension. They can also steal your nutrients, competing for iron, B12, and other key vitamins — leaving you feeling tired, foggy, and still “hungry” even after eating well.
So if your bloating comes with low energy, nutrient deficiencies, or that uncomfortable fullness after just a few bites, it’s worth looking deeper than food alone.
Every Day Reasons to Tackle First:
Check how you are eating - your food should be chewed until liquid or close to it.
Are you frequently consuming carbonated drinks?
Are you having a bowel motions very day ? If not getting this moving better is your first obstacle to tackle.
Red Flags Worth Investigating
If you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s time to test rather than guess:
Bloating after every meal
Feeling full after just a few bites
Bloating that’s worse as the day goes on
Accompanied constipation or loose stools
Unexplained nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D)
Skin breakouts or brain fog
Pain, nausea, or reflux
Unexplained weight changes
What to Do Next
You don’t have to live with daily bloating and you definitely don’t have to guess your way through it.
Start with the basics:
Slow down when you eat and chew thoroughly
Avoid eating when stressed or rushed
Support digestion with bitter foods like rocket, lemon, and apple cider vinegar before meals
Keep a simple food and symptom diary to spot patterns
If you’ve already tried those things and bloating is still a regular feature, it’s time to look deeper. Gut Microbiome Mapping can uncover the why behind your symptoms, so you can address the root cause instead of just masking it
