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| Food that Makes One Fart |
At exactly 8:50am on Saturdays morning, I was still lying in bed. Not too long from that time, I heard a loud sound from my brother’s room – “Poooooooouu”. I had to rush to know what
exactly happened because it was repeatedly loud. On getting there, he gave another loud “Poooouuuu”. It was then I knew my big brother was farting. Then I couldn’t but burst into laughter. I have been with him over the weekend and he had not consumed beans – since beans are popularly seen as the food that causes flatulence. But far from it, his farting was as a result of other foods he ate.
When he woke up, he did not waste time to ask me – “What is the cause of my farting? I have not been indulging in beans, yet I have been farting; he said. I replied him in pidgin – “Bros, No be only beans dey make person fart ooo” It was then I thought it will be necessary to share an article on flatulence on this page. Let’s quickly see what causes flatulence.
What is flatulence?
This is commonly known as farting. It is the exit of gas through the anal. When someone farts, it could bring about a level of laughter or complete embarrassment depending on the type of gathering you find yourself. Hey! Do not get caught up in any mess.
What Causes Flatulence?
Flatulence is usually caused due to incomplete digestion process followed by fermentation. Food substances that are not absorbed in the human intestines accumulate in the colon, where they are fermented by bacteria, leading to production of gas. The smell of the gas depends on the foods eaten and the types of bacteria that acted on it while the sound is as a result of the outward forceful flow of air that makes anal tissues vibrate. Some people also lack specific enzymes needed to break down certain foods, which then get acted upon by bacteria and create gas. You can read more on the article on how to cook beans so that you don’t fart after eating them.
So, What Are The Top Five Other Foods That Cause Flatulence In People?
Before sharing the list of the foods, it is important to let you know that – what causes flatulence in Mr. A may be completely different from that of Mr. B. It is sometimes based on body types and intestinal structure of each individual. At the end of this article do no forget to share the food(s) that you have identified which make you fart.
1. MILK:
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There is a particular sugar found in milk which is called Lactose. it is a disaccharide comprising of a combination of glucose and galactose. Some individuals have been found to be lactose intolerance as their bodies cannot process lactose during digestion.
This unprocessed lactose is then acted upon by bacteria which then lead to production of gas causing such individual to fart.
2. WHEAT: This has also being found to cause flatulence in certain people. These individuals are said to be wheat intolerance due to the fact that their body system cannot process a certain protein in wheat called gluten. While some of them are aware due to severe stomach pains, others are not aware.
Wheat can be found in common foods like bread, pasta and certain chewing gums. If you must consume these foods, you can ask for gluten free types.
3. CABBAGE: Although, Cabbage is a vegetable that provides a lot of nutrients, including fiber, folate, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, C and K, but eating large quantities of cabbage can cause negative side effects, such as flatulence.Cabbage contains significant quantities of raffinose; the type of sugar which is a complex carbohydrate that passes through your intestines undigested and can cause flatulence. Other symptoms associated with flatulence due to consuming large quantity of cabbage include belching, abdominal discomfort and bloating.
4. EGG:
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Yea, I know this is common with most people but you will only be surprised that there are certain few people out there that do not fart due to egg consumption. Just like other foods, egg is no different.Once your body cannot secret enough enzymes to process the protein and sugar in the yolk or white then they are left in the colon where they will be acted on by bacteria leading to smelly farts in most cases. This condition is sometimes called egg intolerance which comes with other symptoms.
5. CHOCOLATES:
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I know some of you cannot do without this. Chocolates are made from cacao beans with a blend of sugar and an emulsifier to make it taste great. None of these ingredients is known to cause gas. However, if milk or any other gas producing food is added then it can cause gas in some people. So take note.These are my list of top five foods that cause flatulence or farting, you could also share what makes you fart here. We would be glad to know.
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