The consequences of food on the body differ from individual to individual. For some of us, there are aliments that cause flatulence, while for others, there may be no problem. If you have problems with your digestion or you know you are intolerant to any kind of food, then you may have problems with extra gas, thus flatulence. Here, we will make a list of foods that can lead to embarrassing, excessive flatulence. So you should avoid eating (or eating less):
- Broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, celery, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts, cabbage
- Carrots, asparagus, eggplant
- Apricots, raisins, prunes
- Pan fried or deep fried foods, rich cream sauces and gravies
- Bran, nuts, popcorn
- Tuna
- Garlic, leeks and seeds (sunflower, poppy)
- Carbonated beverages, beer
- Gassy legumes (dried beans and peas) Raffinose (sugar found in mushrooms), Fructose (found in onions, artichokes, pears, wheat), Lactose (dairy products), Sorbitol (sugar found in fruits)
- Potatoes, noodles corn, pastries.
Food rich in fiber can lead to flatulence. But we can divide them in two categories - food that contains soluble or insoluble fiber
1. Soluble fiber breaks up in water and has a fine texture in the intestines. However, it is not completely destroyed until it reaches the large intestine where the digestion gas is produced and thus the flatulence if made. One can find soluble fibers in foods like beans, oat bran, peas, and most fruits.
2. Insoluble fiber, also known as roughage, does not, of course, break up in water; thus it goes unaltered to the large intestine and there it produces a small quantity of gas. This fiber moves waste in the digestive system and thus the level of substances that can be harmful is decreasing. Insoluble fibers are found in wheat bran and vegetables.