這些食物可能導致放臭屁

I'm sure many of us have experienced the embarrassing "farting incident" in public. Although we all know that eating sweet potatoes can cause farting, there are many other foods that can also cause farting.Intestinal gas productionDr Yiu Chi-him, Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, says According to Dr Yiu Chi-Him, Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, knowing which foods are prone to farting can help us avoid embarrassing situations on important occasions.

Farting is a normal physiological phenomenon, but if you do not fart at all for a couple of days, it may be a warning sign of intestinal blockage. According to Dr Yiu, although a complete absence of farting is relatively rare among the general public, "unconscious farting" is very common, only that we may not be aware of it. There is no scientific basis for the saying that "stinky farts are not loud and loud farts are not smelly". The sound of a fart depends mainly on the degree of tension of the anal muscles and has nothing to do with the odour.

Which foods are most likely to cause farts? Dr Yiu pointed out that apart from the common sweet potato, the following four types of plant foods are particularly prone to producing gas:

Roots: taro, yam, radish, lotus root, etc.
Legumes: red beans, green beans, brown beans, etc.
Allium vegetables: onions, shallots, garlic, etc.
Cauliflower: cauliflower, broccoli, etc.

Surprisingly, some fruits, such as strawberries and fruits, will also produce gas in the intestines. In addition, beverages such as iced milk tea and iced lemon tea, which are commonly found in Hong Kong style cafes, contain corn syrup as an additive, which can produce gas in the intestines.Bacterial fermentation in the intestinesThis will also release gas, which not only causes farting, but may also cause bloating.

On the question of whether fried food is prone to farting, Dr Yiu said that the cooking method itself does not have a significant effect, but many snacks and groceries have various flavourings added to add flavour, and these substances may accelerateBowel movementThis causes food to enter the colon more quickly, increasing the chance of bacterial fermentation, which leads to more gas production.

To reduce farting, doctors recommend:

Reduce the consumption of the above gas-producing foods
Chew well when eating to help better digestion of food
Reduce the chance of intestinal fermentation

Understanding the science of farting and how to prevent farting can help us avoid embarrassing situations while enjoying our food. Remember, there is no harm in consuming these foods in moderation, the key is to control the portion size and be careful with your diet.