Getting Ready for Summer May Leave us Gassy
With summer officially here, many of us are trying to fit back into our bathing suits. After months of eating comfort foods, a lot of us now need to re-evaluate what we eat, making sure we consume more healthful options. Unfortunately, there is a down-side to healthy eating – GAS.
Whether you’re a healthy eater or trying out the latest fad diet, it’s important to realize that most food that is good for us causes intestinal gas, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains Gas often results from the food and drinks we consume. Whether it is too much swallowed air or the malabsorption of food determines whether we pass the gas “to the north or south,” respectively.
Food containing carbohydrates, sugars and starches causes more gas, while foods with fat and protein cause less. Some of the worst gassy food culprits include: beans, cabbage, broccoli, corn, onions, apples, prunes, peaches, pears, oats, milk, cheese, ice cream, fruit juices and alcohol. And don’t forget, food that causes gas in one person might not cause gas in another person.
If you are improving your diet by adding more healthy foods, but finding that you are gassy as a result, taking CharcoCaps will help. The natural, activated charcoal adsorbs the intestinal gas, reducing both the gas and its odor, and can be used by people suffering from gas discomfort, pressure and bloating. And remember, it takes about four to six hours for portions of a meal to be released as gas; so if you’re feeling gassy, it won’t be from what you just ate.
You can keep track of your daily diet by downloading the new online food diary , which can help you determine the source of your gas discomfort.
And don’t forget to take the Gas Etiquette Quiz for a chance to win a monthly pre-paid gas(oline) card (while supplies last).
