Why You Feel Bloated — And What To Do About It with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi

About this episode

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi discusses the causes of bloating and offers strategies to alleviate it through better understanding of food and digestion.

Bloating can make you feel heavy, uncomfortable, and completely off. In Episode 280, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi breaks down what bloating actually means, why it happens, and how to start reducing it by understanding your body instead of just masking the symptoms. He explains how food choices, meal complexity, eating speed, digestive stress, microbiome health, and even the order you eat foods can all shape how your body feels after a meal. You’ll also hear practical strategies to help you identify your biggest triggers and build meals that leave you feeling lighter, cleaner, and more energized. If you’ve been dealing with regular bloating, sluggish digestion, or that “too full” feeling after eating, this episode will help you simplify your approach and listen to the feedback your body has been giving you all along. Rate & Review: If this episode helped you think differently about your digestion and your health, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Your support helps us reach more fathers who need practical, trustworthy guidance to get healthy and stay strong for their families. Join the Fit Father Community: If you want accountability, structure, and a brotherhood of…

People in this episode

Host: Fit Father Project

Guest: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi

Topics covered

• bloating
• digestion
• food choices
• microbiome health
• meal strategies

Keywords

• bloating
• digestion
• food choices
• meal complexity
• microbiome
• eating speed
• digestive health

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Organizations: Fit Father Project

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