Bloating—that
uncomfortable tummy sensation where your abdomen inflates, making you look five
months pregnant within five minutes—is generally thought of as The Worst. And
while we've written plenty of articles telling you how to beat, banish, or
otherwise subdue bloat, the thing is, not all bloating is bad.
Sometimes it can be a side effect of healthy changes and sign you're doing
things right.
We're not saying that bloating is
ever comfortable or enjoyable, but it also doesn't necessarily mean that
something is wrong. Sometimes bloat is just what our bodies do when digesting
stuff and that's cool. So if you've been experiencing some bloating, put on
your stretchy pants and read on.
(Note: If you've got a lot of
bloat, or bloating that is painful, never goes away, or comes with other
symptoms like constipation or diarrhea, then it's worth a chat with your
doctor.)
