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Nutritionist says dark chocolate could be the answer to bad bloating
Nobody likes bloating - that horrid sensation when your stomach feels uncomfortably full.
Most often caused by excess gas in your gut, according to the NHS, there are all sorts of causes, including fizzy drinks or air you've swallowed while eating.
But the good news is there are also several home remedies that could help. If your bloating is a sign your gut microbiome is out of balance, postbiotic-rich foods that help to restore balance can make a difference, according to MIM Habits' nutritionists.
"When our microbiome is imbalanced, it can lead to gas, discomfort, and that dreaded bloated feeling.
"That's where postbiotics come in. These amazing compounds are produced when probiotics interact with our gut, and they play a crucial role in supporting a healthy digestive system," the expert explained.
And the best news of all? Postbiotics are found in all sorts of yummy food - including chocolate.
"Dark chocolate, with its rich flavour and antioxidant properties, can provide a dose of postbiotic goodness," revealed one of the team's nutritionists. "Indulge in a square or two and let your taste buds and gut rejoice."
The pro also listed sourdough bread, green tea, kombucha and fermented vegetables as helpful additions to your diet.
When you're picking out veg, why not try sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchi? "Adding a serving of these tangy treats to your meals can help rebalance your gut and reduce bloating," advised the expert.
"Besides being a delightful way to unwind, green tea is known for its many health benefits. It also contains valuable postbiotic compounds that can help improve your gut health and keep bloating at bay."
As for Kombucha, the pro added: "This fizzy, probiotic-rich drink is not just a trendy beverage. It's also a fantastic source of postbiotics."
Meanwhile, sourdough bread is said to be "a fantastic option for promoting a healthy gut."
"Its natural fermentation process creates postbiotics that can support a balanced microbiome and minimize bloating," the expert concluded.
注释：
bloat: v
表示" 使肿胀"，means "become bloated or swollen or puff up"，如：This will avoid gas,bloating and diarrhea. 这也可以避免腹胀和腹泻。
horrid: adj
表示"可怕的；恐怖的；"，means "grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror;"，如：We had to live in a horrid little flat. 我们只得住在一套可怕的小公寓房子里。
fizzy: adj
表示"发嘶嘶声的；起泡的"，means "hissing and bubbling"，如：They had potato chips, fizzy drinks and chocolate at the party. 他们为派对准备了薯片，汽水和巧克力。
microbiome: n
表示" 微生物组"，means "A microbial biome, such as the community of microbes within the human gut"，如：Jeremy Nicholson of Imperial College London is exploring both the microbiome and the metabolome. 伦敦帝国理工学院的JeremyNicholson分别对该微生物组和代谢组进行探究。
postbiotics: n
表示"益生菌后生元"
antioxidant: n
表示" 抗氧化剂"，means ""，如：This product also contains rich essential amino acids and antioxidant.此产品还含有丰富的必需氨基酸和抗氧化剂。
rejoice: v
表示"（使）高兴；（使）欢喜"，means " feel great joy; show signs of great happiness"，如：I always rejoice in my comrades' achievements. 我总是为同志们的成就感到高兴。
sourdough: n
表示" 酵母"，means "a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active"，如：Seal it and store in a refrigerator for at least a week before making it into pies with a sourdough pastry. 将其密封好，放入冰箱至少保存一个星期，之后，用酵母馅饼皮把它做成馅饼。
Sauerkraut: n
表示" 一种德国泡菜"，means "shredded cabbage fermented in brine"，如：People in Germany eat their cabbage in sauerkraut form. 而德国人就喜欢吃腌制的大白菜。
tangy: adj
表示" 强烈的；扑鼻的"，means "tasting sour like a lemon"，如：I love the tangy smell of the sea air when I go to the beach. 我去海边的时候很喜欢海风这种强烈的气息。
中文简要说明：
我们的饮食通常是造成胀气的元凶，由于肠道中过多的气体引起的，原因包括碳酸饮料或吃东西时吞咽下的空气等各种原因所造成，根据一位营养师的建议，一个意想不到的食物可以缓解胀气，那就是黑巧克力。如果不喜欢的话也可以试试绿茶、康普茶等等，这是因为跟肠道菌群有关。
根据英国《镜报》（Mirror）30日报导，如果胀气是因为肠道的微生物群失衡所致，那么富含益生菌后生元（postbiotics）的食物可以帮助恢复肠道系统里的菌群平衡，从而改善。
「当我们的肠道菌群失衡时，可能会产生气体、不适和令人担忧的胀气感。」
这就是益生菌后生元（postbiotics）发挥作用的地方。这位专家解释道：「当益生菌与我们的肠道互动时，产生的这些惊人化合物在支持健康的消化系统方面起着关键作用。」好消息是，益生菌后生元可以在各种美味的食物中找到，包括巧克力。
营养师透露：「黑巧克力因其丰富的风味和抗氧化特性，可以提供一份益生菌后生元许多好处。」她建议：「享受1或2块黑巧克力，让你的味蕾和肠道感到愉悦。」这位专家还列举了、绿茶、康普茶和发酵蔬菜作为有助于你的饮食的有益添加物。
「在用餐时添加一份这些发酵美食，可以帮助重新平衡肠道，减少腹胀。」然后再结合前面提到的2种饮品。
「绿茶以其众多的健康益处而闻名。它还含有有价值的益生菌后生元，可以帮助改善肠道健康，防止腹胀。至于康普茶，这位专家补充，这种带有气泡的富含益生菌的饮品不仅是一种时尚的饮料，也是一个极好的益生菌后生元来源。」
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