Foods that Produce Gases

Foods that cause gases such as beans and cabbage, have a large amount of fibers and carbohydrates that ferment a lot during digestion and, therefore, have a greater tendency to cause gases, especially fetid. However, the intolerance of the intestine to these foods is very personal, and therefore not all people who eat the same food can have gases.

Foods rich in fats and proteins such as meats and nuts, are not fermented in the intestine and, therefore, produce less gas. In addition to food there are also some home remedies that can help expel gases more easily like cardamom tea,

List of Foods that Produce Gases

The main foods that can cause gas are:

• Grains / Legumes: peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans;
• Green vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, the cabbage family in general;
• Fructose-rich foods:  artichoke, onion, pears, wheat and soft drinks;
• Lactose , the natural sugar in milk;
• Starchy foods: corn, pasta and potatoes;
• Foods rich in soluble fibers: oat bran and fruits;
• Whole grains:  brown rice, oatmeal and whole wheat flour;
• Sorbitol and xylitol , which are natural sweeteners;
• Eggs .

When eating these foods, symptoms such as swollen belly, abdominal pain and flatulence may occur, this

The foods that cause gas in the baby and the pregnant woman are the same as mentioned above. When babies are being breastfed, it is often enough for the mother to reduce the intake of these foods to help reduce gas and cramping.


Worst Combinations of Foods That Cause Gas

Some of the worst combinations that stimulate gas formation most are:

• Beans + cabbage;
• Brown rice + egg + broccoli salad;
• Milk + fruit + sorbitol or xylitol sweetener;
• Egg + meat + sweet potato or sweet potato.

These combinations make the digestion slower, causing the food to ferment for a longer time in the intestine, generating more gases. In addition to this, people who already suffer from constipation should also avoid these foods, since the slower the intestinal transit, the greater the production of flatulence.

How to Fight Gases Naturally

To help fight gases naturally, some easy tips that can be used are to avoid drinking liquids during meals to accelerate digestion, take 1 natural yogurt a day to improve intestinal flora and eat fruits that stimulate the intestine in the case of people with constipation, such as pineapple or papaya, since they are fruits that favor digestion.

In addition to this, teas such as Anise, Gentian and cardamom also help reduce gas production, relieving the feeling of a bloated belly.