How to Prevent Gas Remedies

Gas is caused by swallowing air and from the breakdown of foods by bacteria in the colon, according to the University of Virginia Health System. Gas is eliminated from the body by either burping or passing it through the rectum. Everyone has gas and sometimes it can be embarrassing or uncomfortable, but it is not life threatening. Dietary and lifestyle changes may help alleviate or prevent excess gas.

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Remedies to Prevent Gas

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Avoid foods such as beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and asparagus that contain raffinose, a complex sugar that contributes to excess gas. Excess fructose can cause gas. Sugary soft drinks and juices should be avoided. Potatoes, corn, noodles, wheat and similar starches are broken down in the large intestine and can contribute to excess gas. Although fiber is good for you, soluble fiber that is easily dissolved in water and found in fruits, oat bran, beans, and peas can make you gassy. Eating carbohydrates and proteins together during the same meal can lead to gas, according to Nexium Research.

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Drink enough water and avoid carbonated or fizzy beverages. If you want to drink a carbonated beverage, let it sit for several minutes to allow the carbonation to dissipate a bit and reduce the bubbles. Drinking chamomile tea can alleviate gas pains, according to the Local Harvest website. Peppermint tea has an anti-spasmodic effect on the smooth muscles in the digestive tract, providing relief from gas and gas pain.

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Avoid swallowing too much air throughout the day. Chewing gum and eating hard candies contributes to you taking in excess air and can cause gas and burping. Avoid eating while talking. Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Smokers can also take in excess air, according to Nexium Research.