BREAD to beat the bloat

These top loaves won't leave you feeling uncomfortable...

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Iove a loaf, but feel bloated afterwards? Always have to avoid toast each morning and feel like you're missing out? We've found the solution. Our expert dieticians reveal why this much-loved staple can often cause discomfort, and suggest some of the best picks to stop it happening again. Here's everything you need to know...

Struggling with your stomach?

There are lots of reasons for bloating, but some people find that they feel more bloated after eating bread, says nutrition support dietitian Sarah Brook. 'There's a common misconception this is because of gluten. But it's only those with coeliac disease who need to avoid it.'

It may be that people who feel bloated have a gut that's more sensitive to distension, or they are constipated. Plus, it could also be caused by...

* PORTION SIZE Eating too much of anything can make us bloated.

* FRUCTANS OR OTHER FODMAPS FODMAPs are short-chain carbs, often high in prebiotics. Prebiotics feed gut bacteria, but this can create gas and leave us feeling bloated.

* FIBRE 'Some fibre is fermented by our gut microbes and this produces gas,' says registered dietitian and consultant nutritionist Helen Bond. 'Occasional bloating is normal, and a sign that your gut microbes are doing their job.'