Why do we fart? Foods and eating habits to avoid farting too much

Has anyone ever imagined, why we fart so much? Well, it is because when we consume too many gas-causing foods, they create flatulence and flatus in our body, which is commonly known as farting. Believe it or not, as per a study published in the journal Gastrointestinal Society, a person generates 0.6-1.8 litres of gas per day on average, which is caused by the colonic bacteria as part of the digestion process. As per the same study, a healthy individual passes this intestinal gas 12-25 times per day. This gas is released through two forms - either a fart or burp, and most people are embarrassed about passing gas. (Images courtesy: Canva)

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One of the most common causes of gas is undigested carbohydrates that include soluble & insoluble fibre, starch and sugar. Not just these, but foods that are rich in sulfur, complex sugar -raffinose and those made with sugar alcohols can also cause gas in our body. So, we can simply say that those foods that are hard to break down are the main culprits for farting too much.

If you do not want to feel the embarrassment of passing gas, then make sure not to load on foods like beans & legumes, root vegetables, any starchy foods, cruciferous vegetables, whole grains, and even broccoli. You would be surprised to know that even wine and beer are high in sulfur and thus one must completely avoid sipping them to prevent.

It is very simple, one should become more active and exercise often. But, when we talk about eating habits then we must make sure that we chew the food slowly so that there is less swallowing of air that can also cause gas in our body. Also, make sure that the beans and legumes you want to eat are soaked in advance which releases the gas-causing properties. One should also stay away from fizzy drinks, chewing gums and hard candies that cause too much air swallowing.

To reduce the gas produced in the body, there are several foods we must adopt in our life. We cannot completely stop the intestinal gas caused by the body but we can minimize the gas passing by consuming certain foods. Foods like eggs, fish, lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes, grapes, melons, lean meats and proteins should be included more often in the diet to avoid farting. Also, you can start sipping on Chamomile and peppermint tea to avoid flatulence in the body.

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