What Foods Cause Malodorous Intestinal Gas?
Fotolia.com”> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/hv/3q/foods-cause-malodorous-intestinal-gas_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Many vegetables cause intestinal gas. Malodorous intestinal gas is naturally occurring, but because of its harsh odor, it can be embarrassing if you have it. A number of foods can cause malodorous gas to increase or become worse. You can decrease your consumption of, or discontinue eating, these foods to minimize or eliminate the intestinal gas you’re experiencing. Fruits & Vegatables Common fruits and vegetables that contain fiber may increase malodorous intestinal gas. Fruits containing sorbitol (a naturally occurring sweetener), such as apples, pears and peaches, are known to be more gaseous as they pass through digestive system. Some vegetables are affected by the naturally occurring complex sugar, raffinose, which causes gaseous affects. These vegetables include broccoli, cauliflo