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Nothing will ruin your day faster than having a lot of gas, and with all the popular foods floating around right now, it's easy to get it. Not only can it be embarrassing, it can also be painful and uncomfortable.
Women's Health Magazine had the pleasure of speaking with Keri Gans, R.D., author of The Small Change Diet, about foods that can help relieve and prevent gas. Now you have nothing to fear! Just munch on these foods regularly, and you'll help fight off gas and bloating!
1. Grilled Chicken.
“It has a lot of protein, which doesn’t take a lot of work for your system to digest," says Gans. "Plus, it doesn’t have much fiber, so you won’t feel gassy—just comfortable." Just be sure to skip the extras. “As long as you don’t deck it out in fancy sauce or have it fried, which could make your stomach more upset than it already is, you’re good."
2. Eggs
“Oh man, I just had two scrambled eggs, and I’m sooo bloated,” said no one, ever. That’s because eggs are very gentle on your stomach. “They’re easy and can help soothe a gassy stomach because they have protein,” says Gans. If you're ordering eggs at that greasy diner downtown, be sure to get your eggs poached or hard boiled instead. “That way, you know there’s no added fat from extra butter or oil," says Gans. "Too much fat can be hard on your stomach." Similarly, watch the veggies, hot sauce, and cheese. “Normally, I don’t recommend not eating veggies. But if your stomach is upset, it’s better to stick with the basics."
3. Water Crackers
“There’s basically nothing in them, which means they’re really gentle and will help sooth a gurgly stomach,” says Gans. Try not to get the ones with a variety of spices--just opt for the plain water crackers. This also applies to what you put on top of them!
4. Baked Potato
In some cases, it has less to do with what you are eating, and more with what you're not eating: fat. "Baked potatoes have hardly any fat, so they’re super-easy to digest," says Gans. "They’re very soothing because they don’t take a lot of work for your body to break down. Top with some mustard or mild salsa or hummus, and your stomach will feel so much more settled."
What do you think about all this? Let us know in the comments!
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