3 Reasons for Bloating and Discomfort

Have you ever been bloated or had abdominal discomfort for an extended period of time? I have and it can be absolutely miserable (read more about my journey here: ). So many people deal with bloating that it is seen as common. But it’s absolutely not normal.

There are many reasons for bloating and discomfort but let’s just start with 3 possibilities:

1. Candida overgrowth. We all have candida in our bodies but it can start to cause issues with overgrowth. This can be caused by excess stress, sugar, salt, fatty or processed foods. Take note of where you are feeling the bloat and if you experience what is known as “melon belly.”

2. Poor food combining. There are many rules to follow when it comes to proper food combining but one of the easiest to remember is that fruit should be eaten first and eaten alone. In addition, melons shouldn’t be eaten with anything else, even other fruit. Poor food combining can cause fermentation.

3. Poor digestion. Are you chewing your food? Are you eating when you are stressed? Are you eating in front of the TV or iPhone? Do you have low HCL? Be sure to chew each bite 20-30 times and take some deep breaths before your meals.

I hope that some of this information is useful. Please feel free to message me if you want to learn more. Gut health is such a vital subject that I am sure that we will dive in deeper soon :)

Why People Stop Being Vegan

Last week, one of my favorite influencers in the wellness space announced that she was “no longer vegan.” And it made me so sad. Of course it made me the most sad for the animals, but it also broke my heart for this individual who was suffering from health issues. In addition, there were 100’s of people who commented on her post who had also stopped being vegan. So, this got me thinking. Why do people stop being vegan?

I think that there are many reasons why people start eating animals again, but here are just a few of the reasons that I have come up with:

• Not having a strong enough “why”. I think that sometimes people go vegan because they are following a trend or because it’s the cool thing to do. When you have a stronger motivation, you are more apt to stick with it longer. If you need a powerful reason, please watch Dominion, What the Health, Earthlings, Cowspiracy, visit an animal sanctuary or even a slaughterhouse.. Once you make the connection with the animals, there will be no going back.

• Pre-existing gut issues! I have heard many people who stop being vegan because they had gut issues, were bloated all the time or started losing their hair. What we don’t often realize is that if we have a pre-existing gut issue, you are simply adding fuel to the fire when you go vegan. Animal products don’t contain any fiber but plants are loaded with it. If you start piling that on to an unhealthy gut, no wonder you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Side note: gut issues can stem from all kinds of fun things like parasites, glyphosate, a malabsorption issue (hence, the hair loss), stress, toxins and more. And parasites can come from animal products and linger in your body for 10 years.

• Not supplementing! Being vegan is amazing and there are so many nutrients that we can get from our food. But there are a few that we can’t. For example, B12 comes from a bacteria that is found in the soil. Because our soil is depleted and we wash everything so well, we don’t get B12 without a supplement. I also recommend D3 and possibly a vegan EPA/DHA.

• Not doing enough research or giving it enough time. Just like with any big change, being a successful vegan takes time. It’s important to do your research and to understand where you get your protein, iron, etc. (you can also let me do the work for you with my Vegan 101 Guide) It’s also crucial that you test out recipes and discover new flavor combinations. It truly does get easier and easier over time so don’t give up!

I would love to hear your opinion. Why do you think that people stop being vegan? Is there something that you are struggling with that has tempted you to eat animals again?

Also, be sure to check out my Instagram Live about this very topic.