Protein and fiber may be found in abundance in beans. They also contain the sugar raffinose, which must be fermented by bacteria.
This may cause gas and bloating. It's not harmful, and the degree to which your digestive system reacts varies both among individuals and among bean varieties.
Some individuals have trouble digesting this class of carbohydrates. They may lead to swelling due to gas and fluid accumulation.
Lactose in dairy, fructose in fruit and honey, and many more are examples of FODMAPs.
More air is swallowed while eating rapidly. When air becomes trapped in your stomach, it may expand and possibly go to your intestines.
When you eat rapidly, you also consume more calories. Knowing's because your stomach may take up to 30 minutes to send the message to your brain that it's full.
Drink less soda. Ingesting the gas produced from drinking carbonated beverages like soda, beer, champagne, or seltzer may lead to a bloated stomach.
Some of it escapes by burping, while the rest travels through your digestive tract and "passes" out the other end. That's why people refer to this as "passing gas."
Once your body's energy demands have been met, any remaining carbohydrates are stored as glycogen (which causes water retention) and later as fat.
When trying to lose weight, it may be beneficial to switch from quickly digested "simple" carbohydrates, like white bread and pastries, to "complex" carbs, such whole grains and vegetables.