Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy? Cut down on foods that worsen symptoms of gas in the abdomen : The need to burp and pass gas is normal. But some people may feel that they’re frequently bloated and gassy. General principles Foods that split equally into two produce gas e.g. pulses, red kidney beans (rajma), chickpeas etc. Cook them after soaking them in water for 8–12 hours or cook them with ‘heeng’ (asafoetida). Foods grown over the soil if eaten raw produce gas–like feeling e.g. cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage etc. Foods grown under the ground produce gas, if eaten raw or without soaking them in the water e.g. onions, radish, carrots etc. Heart Care Foundation of India offers the following suggestions to help reduce uncomfortable gas: Cut down on foods known to cause gas, such as beans, dairy products, bran and whole wheat foods. Limit gas–causing vegetables such as onions, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, and fruits such as peaches, apples and pears. Avoid sugary fruit drinks and carbonated soft drinks. Instead, drink water. Avoid swallowing excessive air by eating slowly and chewing thoroughly. Keep a diary of foods that cause gas for you, and try to avoid them
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:16:10 +0000
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