20 Foods That Cause Flatulence

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What Causes Flatulence?

Flatulence (gas) can be caused by swallowing air or through the digestion process. Partially digested food travels through the intestines; as the bacteria ferment it, gas is produced as a by-product.

Here are some foods to limit in your diet if you are experiencing excessive flatulence.

 

10 Vegetables that Cause Flatulence

Cooking vegetables and soaking beans may help reduce the gas they cause.

 

1. Cauliflower

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2. Brussels Sprouts

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3. Dried Beans

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4. Broccoli

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5. Cabbage

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6. Onions

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7. Radishes

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8. Celery

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9. Carrots

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10. Eggplant

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5 Fruits That Cause Flatulence

Your body can only process so much fructose in a day, so if you eat too much fruit, the undigested excess fructose can cause gas. Fructose is also found in honey and corn syrup.

 

1. Apples

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2. Apricots

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3. Peaches

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4. Pears

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5. Dried fruit, such as prunes or raisins

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5 Other Kinds of Food That Cause Flatulence

 

1. Fiber

Bran, barley, and other fibrous foods can contribute to flatulence. Fiber is not digested as other food is, and passes through the intestines relatively unchanged.

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2. Some Sweeteners

Sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, and some other sweeteners ending in “tol,” may cause flatulence if consumed too frequently.

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3. Fatty Meat

Fatty meat and other fatty foods may cause flatulence. 

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4. Carbonated Drinks

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5. Dairy 

Lactose intolerance can cause flatulence if dairy products are ingested.

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