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    What is the best breakfast meal that will keep me from being hungry for about four hours?
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    Eat food that is higher in proteins, such as eggs and sausage in the morning. You also might add toast so you have a little more food in your stomach to last you until lunch.
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    Can this noise be heard by others?
    Sherringford
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    Yes, in a quiet environment, it can usually be heard by those near you.
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    What sort of snack should I bring for in between lessons as I only have 2 minutes in between each one?
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    Nuts are a great snack if you can eat them. They're full of healthy oils and protein. Plus, a small handful is usually a serving size! Quick and easy. If you can't eat nuts, try dried fruit, small crackers or some celery sticks.
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    What breakfast foods should you eat to keep your stomach from growling?
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    Eat food high in protein, such as eggs or some kind of meat. These help keep you fuller for longer, and give you vital nutrients.
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    No matter what I try, my stomach growls nonstop in class. What can I do?
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    Keep your leg moving and concentrate on doing other things. If you're allowed to, talk; when you talk, it covers the growling noise.
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    Is there a way to quiet my stomach growls?
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    There is no way to make them stop, but try hunching over. Also, drink lots of water, and carry a bottle of water with you to class to be ready.
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    How do I make myself not hungry without eating anything?
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    Try not to think about it. If you're in class, pay extra close attention to the teacher and take lots of notes. This should keep you busy. Beyond that, there's not much you can do.
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    I feel very embarrassed - can this be stopped permanently?
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    Try to remember that it is a normal process, and it happens to everyone. There's no reason to be embarrassed. Just ignore it and focus on class, or distract yourself by thinking of something else.
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    Is sound from the stomach an embarrassing thing?
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    For some people it is, for some people it isn't. It can draw attention to you if it happens a lot, but it isn't something disgusting or repulsive.
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    What can I do if my stomach growls in class, and my lunch break isn't for another couple hours?
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    Before going to school, be sure to eat a breakfast high in protein, such as eggs or sausage. This will help to give your body more energy to use throughout the day. It will keep you from getting too hungry before lunchtime. Also, be sure to carry water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day. If you're allowed to, bring small snacks to class with you, such as pretzels, granola bars, or crackers, to eat during breaks or in class.
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    If I clench my stomach muscles, will that reduce the noise?
    Community Answer
    No it wont. Your intestines are clenching and relaxing, not your stomach muscles.
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    Does a sandwich fill my stomach for about three hours?
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    It can. Try adding two types of meat and a good amount of cheese just for a little bit extra. If you're having stomach issues, then cut back on the cheese.
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    Why does my stomach growl after I eat?
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    Digesting also causes your stomach to growl. It may be louder than normal if you're eating certain foods.
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    How do I stop having morning sickness?
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    Ginger ale or homemade ginger tea or even ginger candies are a good remedy. Your doctor can also give you pills to help with morning sickness if it's bad.
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    My stomach growls during the same class period every day, but on the weekends it stops during that time. Why?
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    Perhaps you have time to eat a bigger breakfast on the weekend -- or you are distracted with fun activities and don't notice your hunger level as much as you would if you were sitting in the classroom.
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    What is the best way to stop my stomach from growling?
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    It all depends on why your stomach is growling. If you're hungry, make sure you carry snacks with you and eat at regular intervals. If it's growling because you're digesting, make sure you're eating slowly and chewing your food well.
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    Can not eating breakfast cause my stomach to growl?
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    Yes, it will make you hungry. Try eating foods like eggs, sausage, or anything high in protein to keep your stomach from growling.
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    Is there any medicaton I can take to prevent the growling?
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    Not necessarily, but if you have a chronic stomach problem that involves growling such as GERD, you can take an over the counter antacid.
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    My school does not allow food or drinks in class. What can I do?
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    Try snacking between classes if you can. If not, just make sure to have a big, filling breakfast and lunch.
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    Why does my stomach grumble when I am laying down?
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    It could be your intestines digesting the food you ate earlier Try not to lay down right after eating and wait around 30 minutes.
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    If I diet and make my stomach smaller, will that reduce stomach growling?
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    Not necessarily. No matter the stomach size, if your stomach is empty, it will growl.
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    My stomach only makes noises (quite loudly) during the colder seasons. I lived most my life near the equator (30-38C) and now I'm living in Northern China where the temperature is fairly cold l. Could this be the reason and if so how can I prevent it?
    Community Answer
    It could be because of the change in temperature. As you adjust, it should get better.
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    Would sucking in my stomach stop it from growling?
    Community Answer
    For some people, maybe, but most likely not.
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    Would chewing flavored gum keep my stomach from growling?
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    Chewing gum actually causes you to become hungry. When you chew the gum, your stomach releases stomach acid, which helps digest food. When your stomach realizes there is no food coming, it will growl.
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    Does Metamucil help prevent stomach noises?
    Top Answerer
    For some people it does. If you suffer from stomach noises it would be worth it to try.
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    If I eat something in the morning, will it decrease the noise that my stomach makes?
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    Yes, of course. Your stomach generally growls because you're hungry, and you won't be so hungry if you have breakfast. Make sure your breakfast has a lot of protein.
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    My stomach growls every day and I'm embarrassed. I keep getting hungry, but I'm not allowed to eat between meals. What should I do?
    Tom De Backer
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    Learn about healthy food and a healthy diet. A good eating regimen allows for healthy snacks between meals, so convince your parents of that fact and make sure you have some healthy snacks available to calm your stomach down.
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    People always tell me it's nothing to be embarrassed about, but when my stomach rumbles in class, everybody stares me down and my cheeks flame up. How can I stop this?
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    In the moment, you can either smile slightly as though to laugh at yourself or ignore the stares. Having even a very small snack before class might help with the rumbles.
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    What should I do if I can't eat between classes?
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    Drink water instead. Make sure that you eat a lot of fiber when possible, and clutch your stomach tightly whenever growling occurs.
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    In class, my stomach growls and I get embarrassed a lot. People stare at me. Could this be caused by anxiety?
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    Yes, it could. But it could also be caused by other things. If it is caused by stress and anxiety, try taking deep breaths, and not thinking of it as embarrassing, as this will only increase your stress. Consider bringing a stress ball or fidget spinner or something you can manipulate with your hands when you're nervous. Also, don't look at whoever is staring at you and focus on doing your work.
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