Causes Of Gas

Some foods are more prone to form gas than others. These include dry beans, corn, apples, raisins, bananas, prune juice, apple juice, milk, onions, celery, carrots, apricots, pretzels, bagels, wheat germ, brussels sprouts, pastries, potatoes, egg-plant, citrus fruits and bread. The reason may be that some of the food escapes digestion and absorption, often because of inadequate cooking or too rapid eating and drinking. The food residues are then made into gas when they reach the colon. Saliva need to be well mixed with all food and drink. Solid food needs to be chewed to a cream before it is swallowed.

Enzyme production by the intestinal tract can be boosted by the eating of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts. Chew them well.

The major gases of the intestinal tract, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane are odourless. These components of intestinal gas which have a bad odour, much less than 1%, include ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, volatile amino acids, short-chain fatty acids and highly disagreeable amines such as indole and skatole. Fats and proteins have the unpleasant smelling residues whereas carbohydrates tend to have the odourless components of intestinal gas. Acids are often produced when intestinal gas is formed, causing irritation and discomfort in the colon.

The following are some additional causes of gas in the colon:

Overtaxing the digestive system.

·         Eating too fast or too slowly.

A desirable mealtime might be 30 -45 minutes

·         Inadequate chewing

Chunks of food escape which cannot be completely digested. Chewing with the mouth open encourages swallowing f air

·         Eating too much

The digestive tract is unable to handle the excess food.

·         Meals too close together or off schedule

Drinking with meals, or too much of liquid food, milk, soups, and juices

Tension, noise, or distraction at mealtime

Improper cooking.  Grains and legumes may require several hours

Wrong combination – fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, and sugar

Inadequate amount of water between meals

Eating foods that disagree with one. Milk sensitivity is a frequent cause of gas. An intolerance to lactose, the chief carbohydrate of dairy products, is the most common food sensitivity

Reclining after meals

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