Farting is a fact of life.
Virtually everyone deals with gas, and maybe on a more frequent basis than they’d prefer—and often at the worst (funniest?) possible moments.
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What Causes Farts?
Your farts also are a combination of two things: the air you swallow (say, by eating a little fast) and the actual food you eat, says David Poppers, M.D., Ph.D., a gastroenterologist and clinical associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health.
Some foods, however, seem to be common offenders because they all contain varying amounts of non-digestible carbohydrates (fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest, for example), says Christine Lee, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic.
What Foods Make You Fart?
- Cruciferous Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts
- Oats and whole wheat bread
- Milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Apples, bananas, and peaches
- Beans
- Soda and seltzer: Carbonated drinks can make you gassy because they cause you to swallow extra air
- Protein: important for maintaining and building muscle, but eating too much of the nutrient can lead to major gas
- Artificial sweeteners
- Figs, prunes, and chestnuts
How To Get Rid Of Fart
- Keep a food log: Write down what you eat, how much, and how it makes you feel afterward
- Get more exercise: Dr. Lee also recommends working out to avoid the state of constipation
- Eat more kiwi
- Choose rice: According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, rice is the only starch that doesn’t cause gas.
- Take your time: According to the Cleveland Clinic, chewing your food slowly can help to prevent gas
- Limit alcohol | menshealth.com
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For Educational and Informational purposes only. Consult your physician or other qualified health care provider for medical advice or treatment
