Let the truth be told: Ladies fart! Passing gas is completely normal and expected. Doctors have determined 14 – 20 toots, posterior breezes or rectal puffs are the average for men. Women tend to expel a little less but struggle more with bloating. If you find...
By Erin Judge, RDN Why do I get more gas when I increase my fiber? This is a common question when people increase their fiber intake. There are a few reasons why this happens and ways to work around them so you can enjoy the benefits of fiber, without the excess gas....
A low FODMAP diet can help you discover which foods are triggering your gas, bloating or Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. It may also lead to constipation due to the restriction of high-fiber foods. In this white paper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm...
Sometimes a good meal can make you feel awful. If your belly feels disagreeably full, you’re more than a little bit gassy, and you can barely button your jeans, you’re probably bloated. This uncomfortable feeling can happen when the food we eat produces more gas than...
Can’t get through the afternoon without a snack? Us either. But choosing a tasty snack that won’t cause uncomfortable gas, bloating or worse can be a challenge when you’re following a low-FODMAP diet. Most breads and cookies are off the list, as are many fruits. And...