If you're prone to bloating, it's all too easy to think that the problem can be cured by cutting down on your food intake, but doing this can have the opposite effect - and don't use diet drinks or chewing gum to stave off hunger pangs, either. "Don't go for long periods without eating," warns Amanda Griggs. "Be sure to eat regular meals. Avoid diet drinks and sugar free gums containing sorbitol - this substance can't be absorbed by the body and will cause gas in the colon." "
