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What foods have you eliminated from your diet that have had the greatest impact on your levels of gas?
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Hi there,
Unfortunately whatever I eat I always seem to have constant leaky gas going by reactions and also the knotted feeling in my stomach. However I did cut out all red meat a good few years ago now and while it doesn't seem to have much effect on my day to day gas the extremely bad days where even I could smell terrible odours from me definitely have decreased since cutting it out.
I remember on this old forum for people who suffer from strange body odours and the like there was this poll of which were the worst foods for triggering bad smells. Far and away both red meat and dairy came out on top. As it happens I never much liked milk, cheese, butter etc but the old time I would have a confectionary with cream in it for example my odours would explode so I had to cut that out.
Afraid I'm in the same boat as you in that I have suffered from this awful condition for practically my whole life; at least since 12/13. From my experience as I said red meat and dairy are the main culprits but practically anything that's hard to digest is going to give people like us problems. For example eating too much fruit in one really caused my gas to flare up. I thought eating healthy foods like fruit would be safe not realising the fructose in it can be hard to digest for people with problem digestive systems. Not saying you shouldn't eat fruit but not overdo it in one go. I find nuts again can cause a lot of gas.
One thing I also found that if I have a certain trigger food early in the morning on an empty stomach I am sure to have lots of problems for the day so I am pretty careful what I eat first thing.
That's just my experience, would be very interested to hear what foods would be the worst for you and everyone else also. It would be great if we could compile a list of the worst and also safest foods for people suffering from this terrible terrible condition.
Unfortunately whatever I eat I always seem to have constant leaky gas going by reactions and also the knotted feeling in my stomach. However I did cut out all red meat a good few years ago now and while it doesn't seem to have much effect on my day to day gas the extremely bad days where even I could smell terrible odours from me definitely have decreased since cutting it out.
I remember on this old forum for people who suffer from strange body odours and the like there was this poll of which were the worst foods for triggering bad smells. Far and away both red meat and dairy came out on top. As it happens I never much liked milk, cheese, butter etc but the old time I would have a confectionary with cream in it for example my odours would explode so I had to cut that out.
Afraid I'm in the same boat as you in that I have suffered from this awful condition for practically my whole life; at least since 12/13. From my experience as I said red meat and dairy are the main culprits but practically anything that's hard to digest is going to give people like us problems. For example eating too much fruit in one really caused my gas to flare up. I thought eating healthy foods like fruit would be safe not realising the fructose in it can be hard to digest for people with problem digestive systems. Not saying you shouldn't eat fruit but not overdo it in one go. I find nuts again can cause a lot of gas.
One thing I also found that if I have a certain trigger food early in the morning on an empty stomach I am sure to have lots of problems for the day so I am pretty careful what I eat first thing.
That's just my experience, would be very interested to hear what foods would be the worst for you and everyone else also. It would be great if we could compile a list of the worst and also safest foods for people suffering from this terrible terrible condition.
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just curious what everyone else has experienced because I have found that most my issues are caused by things such as cheap oils that foods have been fried in or artificial (spices) etc.
I have already tried all the main stream stuff like sugars found in different fruits, dairy, beans and cabbage, etc.
I have already tried all the main stream stuff like sugars found in different fruits, dairy, beans and cabbage, etc.
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521 people thus far have looked at this post, anyone want to add any unique triggers, Please?
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Cold water is too harsh for your system?
I feel like my stomach makes noises and gets irritated so I try to avoid drinking it in the morning. I usually drink a little bit of warm water if I am going outside right after instead. (Maybe cause I was stressed for school my stomach used to get upset in the morning I don't know.)
And I definitely have noticed that water before bed is not a good idea cause again my stomach makes noise if I lay on my left side.
But I don't have a problem with water during the day.
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Eliminating certain foods can make a big difference in reducing gas levels. One food that has helped many is beet root powder. It's a natural and healthy alternative that can be used to add color and flavor to dishes.
Just a small amount can go a long way. You can easily find beet root powder online or at local health stores.
Just a small amount can go a long way. You can easily find beet root powder online or at local health stores.
What’s up with stomach making noise when you lay on your left side???? My does too!I feel like my stomach makes noises and gets irritated so I try to avoid drinking it in the morning. I usually drink a little bit of warm water if I am going outside right after instead. (Maybe cause I was stressed for school my stomach used to get upset in the morning I don't know.)
And I definitely have noticed that water before bed is not a good idea cause again my stomach makes noise if I lay on my left side.
But I don't have a problem with water during the day.
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-update- low fodmap has helped me the most, especially avoiding onion, garlic and fructos containing foods.
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For me they are: soya and dairy milk/cream, garlic, onions, sprouts, processed sausages, fermented food.
I drink lemon juice with water every morning and take probiotics/prebiotics.
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Yes, I recently discovered how big an issue garlic and onion are for me. The main fodmap foods give me big issues. I do not know it took me so long to figure this out.
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The problem with FODMAP is that it is restrictive and it takes a long time to diagnose any problem with a person's digestive system. My GP suggested it a long time ago to me, but I could never get on with it. It is easy to give up dairy and wheat, but if some vegetables or fruits make you unwell, try to find which one is harming you in the wide variety of food there is in the shops. I think that the most important matter is to bring digestive system to the basic state eating home made foods, organic vegetables and fruits, remove sugar and drink water. It is very difficult for me to do that.
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I agree it is restrictive but only meant to be used temporarily to figure out what specific foods cause the individual issues exactly as you said. This is a tool for people to figure out what the trigger foods are
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