Serious question: Tips on eliminating flatulation (gas or farting) after effects in dishes I cook.?

Question

I love to cook Italian, Asian, and various other European style dishes. As a chef, how can I help make the experience for the eater to be "less gassy?" I love my cooking, but I still tend to get too much gas from my dishes. What tips are there in reducing flatulation in nicely prepared dishes?

What causes flatulation in diet and how can I prevent this????

Thanks for the tips but my question isn't being answered. I understand what causes gas and I personally do not have a gas problem moreso than others. My question relates to the preparation of food to reduce the chances of people getting gas.

I eat some cooking and I feel great, but other's cooking leads to gas.

Is it soaking the vegetables such as onions, garlic in cold water and rinsing off the water? Can foods be paired in a way to reduce the effects of gas?

The question is about cooking and preparing food, not about why anyone gets gas. Sorry for the misunderstanding and thanks for the initial response. The first 7 questions address the overall cause and medicinal cures for gas. That's ok, but I'm interested in preventative food preparation.

Thanks all!

Answer 1

Take Beano before,there will Beano gas later.

My husband had terrible gas, and that always helps.

UPDATE~ BEING THAT NO ANSWERS ARE "RIGHT" GAS IS FROM CERTAIN FOODS,YOU CANNOT, I REPEAT CANNOT REDUCE FLATULANCE BY COOKING A DIFFERENT WAY. PREPAIRING THE MEAL IS NOT WHAT CAUSES GAS,IT'S THE FOOD ITSELF.

KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL AND WRITE DOWN HOW YOU FEEL AFTER EACH ITEM AND WHEN YOU FIGURE OUT THE ANSWER,ELIMINATE THOSE FOODS.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Flatulation is caused by the natural digestive process that causes gas, many different foods are responsible for that, a great many people think that only beans contribute to this, but a plethora of other foods in the gut during digestion produce methane, a digesive by product....there are some OTC (over the counter) remedies, simethicone (Gas-X) is one of the best with the fewest side effects. Another product that a lot of my patients swear by is called Beano. It comes in both liquid and pill form, and is extremely effective in reducing flatulance. Foods that do that to me are broccoli and beans.....but I love both, so, a little gas doesn't warrant me to stop eating them......Enjoy!!!

Christopher

Answer 4

Often it may be helpful to ingest small quantities of acidic liquids with meals, such as lemon juice or vinegar, to stimulate the production of gastric hydrochloric acid.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatulence

Answer 5

Gas in the digestive tract comes from two causes:

* Swallowing air (aerophagia)
Everyone swallows small amounts of air when eating and drinking, but eating or drinking rapidly, as well as chewing gum, smoking, or wearing loose dentures can cause some people to take in more air. Belching or burping, is the way most swallowed air leaves the stomach. The remaining gas is partially absorbed into the small intestine and a small amount goes into the large intestine and is released through the rectum (flatus).

* Breakdown of certain undigested foods
When we eat food and drink liquids, they are not in a form that the body can use as nourishment. Our food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before they can be absorbed into the blood and carried to cells throughout the body. Digestion is the process by which food and drink are broken down into their smallest parts so that the body can use them to build and nourish cells and to provide energy. Digestion begins in the mouth, when we chew and swallow, and is completed in the small intestine. The chemical process varies somewhat for different kinds of food. Flatulence occurs when certain foods do not break down completely in the stomach and small intestine. The undigested food then passes into the large intestine (colon), where hundreds of harmless and normal bacteria are waiting to break down the food, producing hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and, methane (CH4) gases, which are released through the rectum (flatus).

What can I do about flatulence?

Gas producing foods may not need to be eliminated completely, unless you have problems of food intolerance (or food sensitivity), sometimes eating smaller amounts will help to reduce flatulence. Be sure to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day if you use fiber supplements.

* Cut down (or eliminate) foods that cause flatulence.
* Drink plenty of water, non-"fizzy" liquids, and clear soup.
* If you drink "fizzy" liquids like soda and beer, pour them into a glass first to let some of the "fizz" out.
* Reduce the amount of air you swallow:
Ways to avoid swallowing air:
* Eat slower and chew more to cut down on the amount of air you swallow.
* Avoid chewing gum and eating hard candy.
* If you smoke, try to cut down or quit.
* If you have false teeth, see your dentist to make sure they fit right.
* Don't talk too much while eating.
* Sometimes activated charcoal seems to reduce the amount (and smell) of flatus.
* Mixing proteins and carbohydrates in the same meal can often lead to gas, (meat and potatoes).
* Chamomile, balm, sage, marjoram, and other herbs can alleviate flatulence.
* Try a cup of peppermint tea. Peppermint oil contains menthol, which appears to have an anti-spasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of your digestive tract. You may find that a warm cup of peppermint tea can provide relief from gas and gas pain. Remember, though, that peppermint may also contribute to heartburn and acid reflux.
* Excessive use of laxatives or constipating drugs may also contribute to the problem.

Taking medicines:
* Many nonprescription, over-the-counter medicines are available to help reduce symptoms, including antacids with simethicone (simethicone helps break up the bubbles in gas) and activated charcoal. Digestive enzymes, such as lactase supplements, actually help digest carbohydrates and may allow people to eat foods that normally cause gas. Over-the-counter Bean-O is very effective.

* Take acidophilus capsules or liquid. If your symptoms are the result of antibiotic use, antibiotics disrupt the normal intestinal flora (the bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that grow normally in the intestines), you may get relief with acidophilus capsules or liquid. These supplements may help replace the beneficial intestinal bacteria that antibiotics sometimes destroy. You can find them in natural food stores and some drug or grocery stores.

* Doctors may prescribe medicines to help reduce symptoms, especially for people with a motility disorder, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Promotility or prokinetic drugs, such as metoclopramide (Reglan), may move gas through the digestive tract quickly. Doctors may also suggest limiting high-fat foods to reduce bloating and discomfort.

Answer 6

it has nothing to do with your cooking, some people produce more gas than others

Answer 7

Ever get tested for irritable bowel syndrome? I am sure your doctor can best advise you for it.

Answer 8

delete beans?