Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Healthy Foods That May Cause Bloating, Gut Experts Warn
Some foods are healthy but can still make certain people feel bloated.
Examples include lentils, vegetables and dairy products.
This may happen to people with food intolerances.
It can also affect people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.
People with sensitive digestive systems may experience it too.
The amount of food is one factor.
The type of food and how the body processes it are also important.
Dr. Bhaskar Nandi says these factors can sometimes matter more than the amount eaten.
Lentils, vegetables and dairy products may trigger bloating in some people.
Food intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome and sensitive digestive systems can contribute to bloating.
Air Cmde (Dr.) Bhaskar Nandi says the food’s nature may matter more than how much is eaten.
The amount consumed can also affect how the digestive system responds.
How a person’s digestive system processes food may influence bloating symptoms.
- Who
- Air Cmde (Dr.) Bhaskar Nandi, Director and Head of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy at Sarvodaya Hospital.
- What
- Gut experts warn that some nutritious foods can cause bloating in certain people.
- Where
- Sarvodaya Hospital is identified as Dr. Bhaskar Nandi’s workplace; no event location is specified.
- Why
- Food intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome, sensitive digestive systems, the type and amount of food, and how the body processes it may contribute to bloating.
- Potential trigger foods
- Lentils, vegetables and dairy products
- Possible conditions
- Food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome
- Other risk factor
- A sensitive digestive system
- Expert
- Air Cmde (Dr.) Bhaskar Nandi
- Expert role
- Director and Head of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy
- Hospital
- Sarvodaya Hospital