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7 Healthy Habits That Could Be Making You Bloated

By Maya Feller

January 28th, 2020

When you work hard to establish new health habits, there are plenty of things you expect to happen as a result—an increase in energy, a sunnier mood and maybe even a good night’s sleep or two. But a mad case of bloating for your efforts? I spoke to Eating Well for this piece about some of the healthy habits that have a penchant for causing a person’s middle to balloon.

“Many nut milks contain carrageenan, a common food additive from seaweed that’s used as a thickener,” says Feller. “While the ingredient is safe and widely used, some people do experience bloating or gastrointestinal discomfort from consuming this indigestible compound.”

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