Food that makes you gassy?

mikeyrp
mikeyrp Posts: 1,616 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Over the last couple of years I have found myself increasingly uncomfortably through gas and trapped wind. I thought that weight loss would help with this but I am the same now as I was before I started my journey.

This is particularly frustrating if it happens when I am running - especially racing - its painful when trapped and embarrassing when released.

So, I think its time I did some experimentation with my diet to see if I can improve the situation. I'm looking for suggestions as to how I might approach this.

Things I know cause issues include onions and garlic (Which I LOVE) - but even eliminating this completely doesn't remove the issue.

On the obvious test list is milk products and gluten - any other suggestions?
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  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Beans and raw or undercooked onions are a surefire trigger for me, as are diet drinks.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Loads of carbs for me - especially processed ones like white bread.
  • love2cycle
    love2cycle Posts: 448 Member
    Broccoli, and also dried prunes. Someone told me those would be good for other things, but it wasn't worth it! Also, some cereals that have fiber? Forget it!
  • SwannySez
    SwannySez Posts: 5,860 Member
    Um...all of them?
  • softballsharie
    softballsharie Posts: 154 Member
    Anything with fiber.... grapes are the worst for me!
  • lissypriss
    lissypriss Posts: 157 Member
    Eggs! Ugh! Those get me! LOL!
  • Porcelain1981
    Porcelain1981 Posts: 51 Member
    If you're going on an elimination diet, dairy and gluten are pretty big ones. I'd try wiping out one first (for 1-2 weeks) first, before trying the other.

    With either, it may just be the amounts. I can tolerate low amounts of both.

    Oh caffeine was another big one for me, that includes soft drinks and coffee.

    I've been stuck under the IBS bracket, had all the tests, but suffer the same as you plus diahorrea & constipation. It's better when I look after myself more and eat cleaner. The big ones for me were dairy, gluten and caffiene. Cutting out processed food hasn't hurt either.
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are what ferment in the gut and cause excessive gas (and yes even fiber). It could also be a lack of beneficial bacteria (a high fiber diet will destroy beneficial bacteria).

    I suffered my whole life from IBS, flatulence, bloat, pain, intestinal muscle spasms, constipation. When I went Primal it all went away.

    I get my carbs through cooked veggies and occasional berries, nuts and seeds. That's it. My main macronutrient is fat.
  • mikeyrp
    mikeyrp Posts: 1,616 Member
    I'm pretty much fuelled by caffeine.. not sure if I can actually live without it...

    It makes sense that fermenting starches and sugars are what causes the gas. But then why would onions be a definite trigger? I'm going to have to do some serious experimentation!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    All brassicas for me, though not baked beans (they make me burp, not trump) :blushing:
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Chicory root extract. Oh man. Ugh.
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Oh, and I forgot chewing gum...
  • Raclex
    Raclex Posts: 238
    Hi there,

    I was the same. It actually was so painful, and it happened so often that I opted not to eat out in restaurants for fear that the pain and discomfort, which was chronic, would become unbearable.

    After many tests and exams, visits to many specialist, my family doctor came up with a suggestion. Stop eating meat, slow down on carbs and sugars and add a good quality probiotic to my daily routine, 3 months at a time (3 months on, 3 months off). I stopped eating meat (still eat fish and seafood- this wasn't very hard because I wasn't into it anyways. Not for everyone but good for me). Because of the slow digestion process, in my case, it would sit there and create very painful trapped gas from fermemtation and too much candida in my intestines. it's all related ;-) Look it up if you have a chance. Candida overgrowth.

    It's been over a year and I would say that I am 85% better. I still have occasional pains but not nearly as often as I used to. I've lost weight and feel great! LOL... Now on to losing and shaping up a little more!
  • leynak
    leynak Posts: 963 Member
    I can not eat uncooked cabbage- not only gas but serious cramping too. Any fiber added stuff- like the fiber one bars or cereals. Again major cramping. And then dumplings (which I LOVE) Fiance hates it when I eat those. :laugh:
  • oldmanstauf
    oldmanstauf Posts: 202 Member
    Typically spinach does it do me.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If I eat dried apricots and take a bath, it's immediately a jacuzzi spa. :blushing:
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Definately broccoli, oatmeal, and milk. I eat them anyway though.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I eat a diet high in beans, greens, brussel sprouts, cabbage and onions. Sometimes they make me gassy, other times they don't. Root vegetables and nuts don't ever seem to make me gassy.

    But the worst for me is beef steak! It does nasty things in my gut. The fattier it is, the worse the symptoms.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    It looks like you run outside, which is a good thing for expelling gas. However, I don't and the people next to me on the treadmills are not appreciative.
  • figomezzo
    figomezzo Posts: 29
    I notice it with high fiber foods like a salad or beans. I got Beano to help with that and to take before eating those types of foods but it doesnt really seem to help too much. Im looking for a good digestive enzyme to help with digesting these veggies and beans so the gas can stop! Also Im making sure to take a probiotic that is supposed to help with gas and bloating. We will see if it helps!
  • toffee322
    toffee322 Posts: 186 Member
    carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are what ferment in the gut and cause excessive gas (and yes even fiber). It could also be a lack of beneficial bacteria (a high fiber diet will destroy beneficial bacteria).

    I suffered my whole life from IBS, flatulence, bloat, pain, intestinal muscle spasms, constipation. When I went Primal it all went away.

    I get my carbs through cooked veggies and occasional berries, nuts and seeds. That's it. My main macronutrient is fat.

    can you explain what is "Primal" means? sorry if i'm stupid :P
  • toffee322
    toffee322 Posts: 186 Member
    i went a naturopath for similar problems but for me its more constipation.. and big belly.. im not overweight but my belly makes me look like im 5 months pregnant!!! i feel there are a lot of trapped air inside.. it's swollen and huge!!! anyway.. she put me on probiotic and told me to take some supplements and vitamins.. it helps with constipation but not the big belly... i know i eat a lot and i'm trying to workout more to compensate that! but i would love to hear others who have similar problems and have a great solution to share.. any supplements that help? i also take digestive enzymes.. thanks!
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    people assume the overweight people are the one passing gas, but we all know what veggies and fiber do to you.

    ...it's always the skinny ones...
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Veggies. Especially Broccoli, Spinach, Carrots... etc. :explode:
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
    I am naming my band ,Trapped Wind. AWESOME.
  • dma1988
    dma1988 Posts: 7
    INULIN...When I used to track points, and fiber was important, I loaded up on WW yogurt and oatmeal, Fiber One Bars, etc. After many nights in pain and constantly worrying about it, I finally figured it out. That ingredient is showing up in EVERYTHING these days to claim "high in fiber" unfortunately.

    And butter...cannot eat real butter on anything, or saute veggies with it, etc.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I'm not sure what you could do to prevent it. I've never tried Beano so I don't know if it works. Maybe it would help you?
    A few of my tmi gas facts:
    I eat too much broccoli and cauliflower.
    My poor husband is embarrassed to be in public with me, but at least he has a sense of humor about it. Men usually do!
    It's bad enough to have gas but when you can clear a room, aisle in a store or have to open the car window when it is very cold out, it's well, just not good. lol
    'HOT" gas is deadly! If it feels warmer than usual, run from yourself. :noway:
    Gas can be veryyyy painful. Have you seen a Dr. about it?

    Oh yeah, I forgot this one.. when I was on one of those fad Atkins-like diets, I had NO gas, probably due to the lack of carbs.
    Good luck to you!
  • SueSlick
    SueSlick Posts: 268 Member
    I am similarly affected by white onions...cooked & raw. The red ones raw seem to be ok. I have IBS, so I always watch a small list of foods: Whole wheat products, onions & peppers, corn, dairy esp. ice cream, artificial sweeteners and sometimes fried foods. I have found that taking Gasex with the first bite of meal does help (maybe partly in my mind since I really want it to work?). My family also teases me about being so gassy. One year my husband got me a joke gift of "Fart stoppers" a bag containing 3 corks. I keep it on my bulletin board at work, but they all know to stay away from my desk after lunch anyway!

    i HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME RELIEF!
  • brianz72
    brianz72 Posts: 17
    any other suggestions?

    Yes - learn how to not be embarrassed by it. Whether I'm in a client meeting, on a conference call, or in a crowded but quiet elevator, I not only rip 'em in comfort and style, but with an almost defiant sense of pride and purpose. I always make sure to announce them just prior to their emission, and if anybody nearby happens to be wearing headphones, I will pull out one of their earbuds. Immediately afterward, I loudly claim responsibility without a hint of remorse.

    Style note - it's helpful to the performance for you to fan the cloud toward bystanders.

    Exercise note - make sure you practice your glute kicks regularly to maximize the velocity and volume of your output.
  • brianz72
    brianz72 Posts: 17
    I am naming my band ,Trapped Wind. AWESOME.

    Awesome. I always wanted to name my punk band Bloody Stools, even though I never had a punk band.
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