Which Foods Really Cause Flatulence?

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emmaline — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:46:03 GMT

for myself i know when i eat yogurt or any kind of milk products,i have it.its also normal.,some of us have it worse than others,be grateful that you can do it.

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Beccadog — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:10:49 GMT

I've found that taking Pantothenic Acid seems to reduce the gas build up in my body, .

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rigatoni — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:42:19 GMT

A teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar with water several times a day will help reduce the flatulence problem. As we age, our bodies manufacture less hydrochloric acid, which means less digestive capabilities. The gluten in foods does produce gas, and if the affliction is too severe, switch to gluten-free grains, or discontinue using them all together.

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ckoper — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:06:44 GMT

I know that any processed food or gluten products reek havoc on my digestive system.

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Julieanne — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:59:59 GMT

After the age of 40, most people produce less hydrochloric acid, which helps digest food. Unfortunately, mainstream recommendations for indigestion are usually antacids - the opposite of what you need. I permanently cured a severe case of candida by taking a combination of zinc and hyrochlorid acid. Now I can eat what I like - fats, dairy, whatever.

You need the zinc to make H.acid, and the H.acid to utilise the zinc, so until everything gets back in balance again, you need to take both. Then just stay with the zinc.

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Carl Forsberg — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:50:53 GMT

Something that is very important about the foods we eat, is the order in which they are consumed. Heavy foods such as meats and fried foods (which I do not feel should even be eaten at all) should be consumed last because they take much longer to digest. Melons are often eaten as a desert, which is a real invitation for digestive problems, because melons digest very quickly, therefore they should not be eaten at the end of a meal but first before anything else is consumed. Even better would be to eat them between meals when there is not other food in the stomach that will interfere with them.

The same can be said for all fruits, which should be consumed at the beginning of a meal, not at the end. Because they digest quicker than the heavier foods that you might be consuming. Also, some food combinations can make them harder to digest such as a rich Avocado with fresh fruit, yet each can be very beneficial if they are eaten separate so that they are not both trying to be digested at the same time.

So, aside from foods that you might be allergic to, a good dose of common sense will help a great deal. And yes, a cup of peppermint tea with fresh shredded ginger added, will help a great deal. That is the only hot drink I consume and is is very good for you.

Cheers,

Carl

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Laz — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:25:56 GMT

Fermented food can cause cancer-is that not a concern?

Lazar

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Laz — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:22:09 GMT

Fermented food can cause cancer-is that not a concern?

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OMG1234 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:51:03 GMT

Think of this also...fruits/veggies process through the system in apx 30 mins. Complex carbs take 2-4 hrs and proteins take apx 6 hrs.. So, eating fruit after that great steak, it sits on top of the protein and ferments! Got the picture? Read a great publication by Dr. Ken Yancy! Sure has some impressive answers.

I've yet to figure out why it's such a source of pride for the male species. Maybe it's a "guy thing". This is what Dr. Walter Allberg on Beech St., in El Paso, TX would say. He's great for excusing unacceptable male behavior by saying such stupid things. He also likes to excuse bad male behavior by saying it's male bravado! Ladies, stay away from this doc!

Excess gas is an act of terrorism in the privacy of one's own living room.

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Nice Nice — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:54:39 GMT

I miss squeaking one off from time to time like I use to. That has changed since I have been eating orgainc. I avoid artificial sweetners, process foods, grains,sugars,dairy,and even perscription and non prescription drugs. I just stick to my organic meat and veggies,Superfood Plus,Krill Oil, Vit E and do colon, liver cleanses every three months. Fantastic, I say. Never felt better.

Hey..........Pull my finger :)

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Patty D — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:14:26 GMT

Dr. Mercola, no disrespect intended BUT lactose intolerance is NOT an allergy, it is simply not having enough lactase to break down the lactose which you did explain. There is a world of difference between an intolerance and an allergy as allergies are an immune response to proteins. Also, your proof-reader slipped...you say "one of the first suggestions new patients at The Optimal Wellness Center hear.... I do believe it should be here :)

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TWS500 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:41:38 GMT

What's wrong with passing gas........??!!!!

Hey, where'd every body go.............????

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wyckoffbr_203 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:41:26 GMT

I have celiac disease and continue to have flatulence when I don't take Bean-zyme, food enzymes, and HCI. It is so easy to eat when others eat and forget these simple aids to digestion. I eat a great deal of fiber in vegetables and fruits and wouldn't think of giving them up.

Betty

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Jomel — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:38:07 GMT

Improper Food Combining is the cause of most digestive problems. Eating proteins (meats, cheeses, etc) with starchs (potatoes, breads, rice) cause the body to use both acid and base digestive juices which cancel each other out. The result is the spoilage of the food before it can enter the small intestines.

Also, always eat fruit on an EMPTY STOMACH. Fruit is pre-digested and spoils quickly if plopped on top of other slower moving foods.

Read "Fit For Life" (popular 20 years ago - the best selling diet book of all time)

From Dr. Shelton:

The Nine Basic Rules of Proper Food Combining:

1. Eat acids and starches at separate meals. Acids neutralize the alkaline medium required for starch digestion and the result is fermentation and indigestion.

2. Eat protein foods and carbohydrate foods at separate meals. Protein foods require an acid medium for digestion.

3. Eat but one kind of protein food at a meal.

4. Eat proteins and acid foods at separate meals. The acids of acid foods inhibit the secretion of the digestive acids required for protein digestion. Undigested protein putrefies in bacterial decomposition and produces some potent poisons.

5. Eat fats and proteins at separate meals. Some foods, especially nuts, are over 50% fat and require hours for digestion.

6. Eat sugars (fruits) and proteins at separate meals.

7. Eat sugars (fruits) and starchy foods at separate meals. Fruits undergo no digestion in the stomach and are held up if eaten with foods that require digestion in the stomach.

8. Eat melons alone. They combine with almost no other food.

9. Desert the desserts. Eaten on top of meals they lie heavy on the stomach, requiring no digestion there, and ferment. Bacteria turn them into alcohols and vinegars and acetic acids.

Proper Food Combining Chart:

weightloss.about.com/.../offsite.htm

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anneshq — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:53:32 GMT

Never underestimate those pesky creatures that like to hide in all the little dark crevices of our intestinal tract... parasites...causing bloating, cramps, and yes, severe, foul-smelling gas. Don't think it's just those under developed countries close to the equator with poor water systems. They lurk, in plentitude, right here in the good- ol'- germaphobic-USA. Allopathic MD's are naive as to the damage they cause. Often, they overlook parasites as being a very potent metabolic disruptor because they are very difficult to diagnose using conventional lab techniques. They'll look for parasites if you've just returned from some exotic country. Parasites are often the primary source of some diseases like diabetes (parasites residing in the pancreas), failure to thrive in children, mental/psychiatric disturbances, cardiomyopathy. The list is endless because they can take up permanent residence in any organ or tissue raising the question "Who's hosting who?" Food for thought and for our parasites!