Prevention of Flatulence

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Diet can be an important factor in helping to reduce flatulence. Rich foods or foods that are high in fibre can be difficult to digest and can result in excess can being produced inside the gut.

Sometimes flatulence can be helped by eating and chewing more slowly.
Avoid eating foods that produce excess gas e.g. beans, cabbage cauliflower, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and peas
Some people may notice that they have a sensitivity to certain foods and produce more gas after eating them. E.g. gluten, lactose (milk sugar), if this is the case intake of these foods should be limited.

However, it is important to have some fibre in your diet as it can keep your intestine healthy by helping waste products to travel through the bowel and preventing constipation. Some research suggests that fibre may also help to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.

Take the 5-a-day fruit and veg test