When you wake up in the morning, do you feel like your tummy is more bloated ? Bloating is a common, and very uncomfortable, digestive system response, especially in mid-life , that can be triggered by a number of different causes. It might be due to trapped wind, slow digestion or even a sensitivity to certain foods. Other possible common causes include stress, a food intolerance - often lactose or gluten - or common conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Nutritionist Monica Herrero explains that the annoying feeling of heaviness, along with a bloated tummy, might be connected to what you had for dinner the night before. Plus, she offers up some easy tummy-friendly dinner ideas to help you wake up feeling lighter each day.

Why do we wake up bloated?

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