As embarrassing as you may feel this question is, there are many articles on EmpowHer regarding this topic that I hope will answer your question, and provide some more information about why this is a normal, natural and healthy part of our digestive system.
To summarize the articles above, you are right that the healthy high-fiber foods cause more gas than low-fiber foods. However, other foods that are not necessarily considered healthy also can cause gas, including carbonated drinks and fried foods. You can keep track of foods from these lists, to see which ones effect you the most, and then plan to stay clear of these when you are traveling or at another inconvenient time. Beano is a product that you may be interested in trying as well. Lastly, the healthy amount of passing gas is 8-14 times per day, even up to 25 times per day is still healthy.
Do you feel that you have any problems beyond the normal amount, or are just curious?
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As embarrassing as you may feel this question is, there are many articles on EmpowHer regarding this topic that I hope will answer your question, and provide some more information about why this is a normal, natural and healthy part of our digestive system.
-Intestinal Gas
-Avoiding Gas Producing foods
-Gassy Foods Diet
-Fighting Flatulence
To summarize the articles above, you are right that the healthy high-fiber foods cause more gas than low-fiber foods. However, other foods that are not necessarily considered healthy also can cause gas, including carbonated drinks and fried foods. You can keep track of foods from these lists, to see which ones effect you the most, and then plan to stay clear of these when you are traveling or at another inconvenient time. Beano is a product that you may be interested in trying as well. Lastly, the healthy amount of passing gas is 8-14 times per day, even up to 25 times per day is still healthy.
Do you feel that you have any problems beyond the normal amount, or are just curious?
May 26, 2009 - 2:52pmThis Comment
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