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When you least expect it—in a quiet room, at a meeting, when making a significant presentation in front of everyone, or even just while hanging out with friends—your stomach starts making grumbling noises. But there's no need to feel ashamed because our bodies naturally go through this process.
Unbelievably, it is treatable and can be brought on by eating certain meals, delayed digestion, or hunger. Here are five quick, effective steps that, if you take them, will quickly cease the loud noises in your stomach. But before we get into it, let's delve deeper into what causes our stomachs to growl.
What Causes Stomachs To Growl?
Your intestines clear out any residual waste when you go extended periods without eating. By forcing the air and fluids downstream, the quick sweeping motion of the intestine, often referred to as the migrating motor complex, gets your intestines ready for the next meal.
Although you might link the sound with hunger, it actually occurs a short while after eating and not long enough for you to become hungry again. It's common to occasionally swallow a lot of air along with your food. Due to all the activity within and the partially digested food, this air may be the cause of some minor grumbling.
Here's How You Can Silence Your Stomach:
Walk After You Eat
It doesn't have to be a long stroll; you may go for one after supper or during a break at work. You only need to move for 15 minutes to start digestion. Walking works because it speeds up how quickly food passes through the stomach. However, be careful to keep this process moderate; vigorous movement right after eating can actually make you feel queasy.
Eat Slowly And Frequently
If you've ever wondered why your stomach starts to growl, it might be something you consume. When you eat quickly, you frequently take big pieces of food without chewing and tend to swallow a lot of air. The bacteria work harder and produce more gas when the stomach and intestines have to break down more food than usual.
Hydrate Yourself:
If you're unable to eat and your stomach is grumbling, drinking water can help. Water will help with digestion and concurrently fill your stomach, which will lessen some of the sensations of hunger. As a preventative step, you must consistently consume water throughout the day. If you guzzle it all at once, you might hear a gurgling sound rather than a growl.
Stay Away From Alcohol, Sugar And Acidic Foods:
Alcoholic beverages, sugary foods, and acidic foods can all cause stomach sounds. Sorbitol and fructose are two sugars that are particularly toxic. Coffee and citrus fruits are two well-known examples of acidic foods that cause people to feel sick to their stomachs. Alcohol can make you feel sick by agitating your digestive system. Additionally, it stimulates acid production and inflames the stomach lining. High alcohol consumption might harm your stomach and delay gastric emptying.
Incorporate Fibre Into Your Diet:
When it comes to satisfaction, fibre is a miraculous ingredient. Fibre-rich foods not only help with digestion but also keep you feeling full. Include entire grains in your meals, such as brown rice and oats, and don't forget to include a lot of fruits and vegetables. They not only supplement your diet with necessary nutrients, but they also naturally suppress hunger.
Choose Herbal Tea:
Your digestion and the muscles in your intestines can both benefit from herbal teas containing peppermint, ginger, dandelion root, fennel, and senna. Peppermint can help with gastrointestinal stress symptoms, ginger can help with bloating, and chamomile is great for reducing stomach cramps. This tea can be savoured following a meal or even well into the evening after dinner.
Avoid Gassy Foods:
Some meals give everyone gas. Reduce your intake of gas-producing meals if your stomach won't stop growling. Your stomach produces more gas when you consume carbonated beverages like soda and sparkling water. Fast food and other highly processed foods that are high in grease and trans fats can also make you feel like you have extra gas in your stomach. Try avoiding these foods to see if your stomach rumbling gets better.
