Foods that are gas-forming: Nutritionist shares insights
People will sensitive stomachs are recommended to avoid consumption of cucumbers, as they contain cucurbitacin, known for causing indigestion.
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There are a lot of food items that create gas inside the body and lead to digestive issues. However, these food items mainly vary from person to person. Addressing it, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee noted down the food items that are commonly known to cause gas in the body. “Your goal should be to improve your digestion so as to be able to reduce gas formation rather than eliminate all such foods,” read an excerpt of Anjali’s Instagram post.(Unsplash)
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Fried foods are known to cause digestive issues. They reduce the speed of digestion which leads to further issues.(Unsplash)
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Even though brinjal comes with multiple health benefits, it is known to cause gas when consumed in large amounts.(Unsplash)
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Maida congests the digestive system, which further leads to upsetting the rate of metabolism of the body.(Unsplash)
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