What foods cause smelly gas?

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What foods cause smelly gas?

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answered Apr 26 by Adf289 (62,710 points)
The foods that cause smelly gas are, eggs, garlic, dairy foods and dairy products, some fruits and vegetables, high fiber foods, cruciferous vegetables and even sometimes meat products such as hamburgers, sausages, steaks etc.

Cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli can cause smelly gas and gas in general.

High fiber foods like legumes, lentils, beans and whole grains can cause smelly gas and even gas in general.

Eggs can cause smelly gas as they are rich in sulfur which can produce the smelly gas in your intestines.

Meat such as red meat is high in sulfur, containing amino acids which can lead to smelly gas.

Garlic and onions also release sulfur like compounds during digestion that can lead to smelly gas.

If you're lactose intolerant and consume dairy products they can lead to smelly gas.

Fruits such as apples, pears, peaches and prunes contain sorbitol which is a sugar alcohol that can lead to smelly gas.

And even sodas and beer and other carbonated vegetables and fermented foods can lead to smelly gas.

The food that bloats your stomach are beans, lentils, dairy, chickpeas, wheat, rye, barley, cruciferous vegetables, garlic and onions.

Even soda and other carbonated beverages can cause bloating.

Even broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower can cause bloating as they can be hard to digest due to the complex fibers that tend to ferment in the gut and cause gas and bloating.

The food sensitivities that cause bloating are lactose intolerance and food allergies which can cause rashes, bloating and diarrhea.

The most common food sensitivity or food intolerance is lactose intolerance which trouble digesting dairy products or food or drinks with lactose including milk.

Lactose intolerance causes stomach pain, cramps, bloating, sometimes diarrhea and gas.

Even fructose that is a sugar found in fruits and other food additives, food preservatives, food coloring and MSG can also cause bloating and gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea in some cases.

You can get rid of fluid retention in your stomach by taking diuretics or water pills, eating a low salt diet, treating the underlying medical condition such as through hormone replacement and through lifestyle changes and through exercise.

Staying active and drinking more water can help to get rid of fluid retention in your stomach.

Eating citrus fruits and potassium rich foods and eating foods with Omega 3s and taking Omega 3 supplements are also good for reducing and getting rid of the fluid retention in your stomach.

To get rid of bloating from foods you can incorporate fiber rich foods into your diet such as oats and asparagus gradually and stay hydrated.

Also avoid carbonated drinks and chewing gum.

Also if you're getting bloated from foods you should also consider eating smaller and more frequent meals and also incorporate probiotics into your diet.

Also exercising, especially after you eat can also help to relieve bloating by moving the gas in the stomach and stool through your digestive tract.

Taking some beano can also help some with relieving gas and bloating from eating.

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