Digestion: The digestive tract in under-eaters slows right down and as a result food moves slowly through it and feels uncomfortable. This explains the heightened sensitivity to feelings of fullness and bloating, which is misleading.

Can you get bloated from not eating enough?

We've often skipped our meals to lose weight, but FYI, it's a bad, bad idea! It's not just unhealthy but also leads to severe bloating. Skipping meals signals our body to retain fats and water, so that we feel energised throughout the day! It is because of this that you feel bloated all the time.

Why am I so bloated even though I barely eat?

Typically, if someone is feels bloated, it is because of their food or water intake, but even if you haven't eaten too much, you may have eaten the wrong thing. Certain food intolerances or sensitives to spicy or acidic foods can cause the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to have a more difficult time than usual.