Home / Photos / Lifestyle / 10 foods that can cause gas or indigestion

10 foods that can cause gas or indigestion

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Do you feel gassy often? You may be eating food that is proving to be problematic for your gut. Here is a list of 10 foods that could cause gas in people, shared by Tejal Ghule, Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Pune.

Share Via

Copy Link

1 / 11

Every person is unique and may react differently to the same food. There are certain eatables that may cause gas in some people due to certain food allergies or other reasons. For instance, experts are of the opinion that pregnant women should avoid cauliflower and beans as they may lead to acidity issues. People who are allergic to gluten and lactose should also plan their diet accordingly. Here are 10 foods that can cause gas in certain people, shared by Tejal Ghule, Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Pune.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Every person is unique and may react differently to the same food. There are certain eatables that may cause gas in some people due to certain food allergies or other reasons. For instance, experts are of the opinion that pregnant women should avoid cauliflower and beans as they may lead to acidity issues. People who are allergic to gluten and lactose should also plan their diet accordingly. Here are 10 foods that can cause gas in certain people, shared by Tejal Ghule, Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Pune.(Pixabay)

2 / 11

Beans: Beans and legumes may be hard to digest for the body as they are high on Raffinose (Trisaccharide). Beans have a good content of fiber which can make you gassy too if you are not used to having such food. All the beans and pulses do not cause gas though. One can have sprouted, cooked or boiled beans instead of semi-cooked or raw if they face acidity issues.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Beans: Beans and legumes may be hard to digest for the body as they are high on Raffinose (Trisaccharide). Beans have a good content of fiber which can make you gassy too if you are not used to having such food. All the beans and pulses do not cause gas though. One can have sprouted, cooked or boiled beans instead of semi-cooked or raw if they face acidity issues.(Pixabay)

3 / 11

Cauliflower or broccoli: Cauliflower or broccoli too have a high amount of Raffinose as that of beans and legumes which could cause gas. It is better to avoid these foods during pregnancy and also by new mothers as it may sometimes lead to gas issues in newborns. Cauliflower or broccoli may be replaced by cooked cabbage, steamed lettuce etc.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Cauliflower or broccoli: Cauliflower or broccoli too have a high amount of Raffinose as that of beans and legumes which could cause gas. It is better to avoid these foods during pregnancy and also by new mothers as it may sometimes lead to gas issues in newborns. Cauliflower or broccoli may be replaced by cooked cabbage, steamed lettuce etc.(Pixabay)

4 / 11

Wheat: Wheat and some grains also contain a protein known as Gluten, which may trigger gas issues in people suffering from gluten insensitivity. Gluten insensitivity is an auto-immune disorder ranging from non-celiac gluten sensitivity to celiac disease. Wheat and wheat products can be replaced with amaranth, arrowroot, buckwheat, millets, quinoa, rice, sorghum, soy and tapioca.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Wheat: Wheat and some grains also contain a protein known as Gluten, which may trigger gas issues in people suffering from gluten insensitivity. Gluten insensitivity is an auto-immune disorder ranging from non-celiac gluten sensitivity to celiac disease. Wheat and wheat products can be replaced with amaranth, arrowroot, buckwheat, millets, quinoa, rice, sorghum, soy and tapioca.(Pixabay)

5 / 11

Onions: Onion is a very common ingredient used in food preparations. It can be eaten cooked as well as raw. The fructose (sugar) present in onions can cause gas to form. Fructose is easily digested by the human gut, but in some cases consuming raw onions may lead to gas formation. So if it causes you trouble, better to have it as sautéed or in curries and subjis.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Onions: Onion is a very common ingredient used in food preparations. It can be eaten cooked as well as raw. The fructose (sugar) present in onions can cause gas to form. Fructose is easily digested by the human gut, but in some cases consuming raw onions may lead to gas formation. So if it causes you trouble, better to have it as sautéed or in curries and subjis.(Pixabay)

6 / 11

Garlic: Garlic is also a common ingredient used in a variety of cooking. In spite of being a galactagogue it may rarely cause gastric issues, especially in individuals who are allergic to garlic. So, in such cases better to reduce the quantity.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Garlic: Garlic is also a common ingredient used in a variety of cooking. In spite of being a galactagogue it may rarely cause gastric issues, especially in individuals who are allergic to garlic. So, in such cases better to reduce the quantity.(Pixabay)

7 / 11

Dairy products: Dairy products are an excellent source of protein and calcium containing lactose as main sugar. Individuals suffering from lactose intolerance lose the ability to digest dairy products leading to gas formation. Dairy products especially milk can be replaced by almond milk, rice milk, soy-based dairy products or even curd and buttermilk.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Dairy products: Dairy products are an excellent source of protein and calcium containing lactose as main sugar. Individuals suffering from lactose intolerance lose the ability to digest dairy products leading to gas formation. Dairy products especially milk can be replaced by almond milk, rice milk, soy-based dairy products or even curd and buttermilk.(Pixabay)

8 / 11

Barley: Barley is a commonly consumed cereal grain. Barley is rich in fiber and many other vitamins and minerals. Individuls who are not accustomed to eating a high fibre diet may face gas issues if they add barley to their diet all of a sudden. Barley also contains gluten, hence people with gluten insensitivity or intolerance may face issues regarding gas.(Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Barley: Barley is a commonly consumed cereal grain. Barley is rich in fiber and many other vitamins and minerals. Individuls who are not accustomed to eating a high fibre diet may face gas issues if they add barley to their diet all of a sudden. Barley also contains gluten, hence people with gluten insensitivity or intolerance may face issues regarding gas.(Shutterstock)

9 / 11

Cucumbers: Cucumbers are also identified as one of the gas forming foods. Cucurbitacin a triterpene present in cucumber leads to gas formation and also bitterness. Cucumbers also cause burping, stomach pain and severe indigestion in some people.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Cucumbers: Cucumbers are also identified as one of the gas forming foods. Cucurbitacin a triterpene present in cucumber leads to gas formation and also bitterness. Cucumbers also cause burping, stomach pain and severe indigestion in some people.(Pixabay)

10 / 11

Soybean: Soybean is a rich source of protein for vegetarians, but may cause gas and flatulence issues. Gas formation after ingestion of soyabeans is due to the colonic bacterial fermentation of the oligosaccharides, raffinose and stachyose which are indigestable to the human gut. Hence, ingestion of soy and soy-products in higher amounts may lead to gas formation. You can Replace soy with dals, quinoa, nuts, eggs or milk and yogurt.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Soybean: Soybean is a rich source of protein for vegetarians, but may cause gas and flatulence issues. Gas formation after ingestion of soyabeans is due to the colonic bacterial fermentation of the oligosaccharides, raffinose and stachyose which are indigestable to the human gut. Hence, ingestion of soy and soy-products in higher amounts may lead to gas formation. You can Replace soy with dals, quinoa, nuts, eggs or milk and yogurt.(Pixabay)

11 / 11

Oily/fried/fatty foods: Fried or fatty foods tend to slow down digestion. Human body needs to work very hard to digest fried and fatty foods leading to acidity and sometimes gas formation. Go for stir-fried foods or use an air-fryer for reducing the fat content of the dish.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 19, 2022 05:24 PM IST

Oily/fried/fatty foods: Fried or fatty foods tend to slow down digestion. Human body needs to work very hard to digest fried and fatty foods leading to acidity and sometimes gas formation. Go for stir-fried foods or use an air-fryer for reducing the fat content of the dish.(Pixabay)

SHARE

Copy

Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin

Story Saved

×

New Delhi ⁰C

Monday, March 27, 2023

Start 15 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now

Register Free and get Exciting Deals