What
Fruits & Vegetables to Eat If You Have Gas
By
Asba Lee
Decrease
digestive discomfort and embarrassment by knowing what fruits and
vegetables to eat if you have gas. Avoid foods high in gas-producing
insoluble fiber like beans, peas and many fruits. In any case, gas is
a natural by-product of digestion; according to the American Dietetic
Association, "most people produce about 1 to 4 pints a day and
pass gas about 14 times a day."
Papaya (Carica Papaya)
Papaya
is a sweet tropical fruit with dark green and yellow or orange skin,
bright orange flesh and many small black seeds. It is originally from
Central America. Papaya aids digestion because it contains papain, a
digestive enzyme (commonly found in meat tenderizers), which helps to
replace natural digestive enzymes which decrease as we age. This
fruit is also beneficial for relieving symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) because it reduces inflammation. Papaya is easy to
prepare; cut fruits in half and remove the seeds, then slice or dice
to the required size. These fruits juice easily and blend well for
smoothies.
Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia)
Bitter
melon is a bright green bitter vegetable (a member of the gourd
family), commonly found in Asian food stores, covered in ridges and
knobs. The melon (also known as the balsam pear), features in
cuisines around the world; the Spanish call it "balsamina,"
the French "assorossie," the Japanese,"goya," and
the Chinese refer to it as either "ku gua," or "foo
gwa." Bitter vegetables are general digestive tonics; they
increase the amount of digestive juices. Enjoy the digestive benefits
of bitter melon in recipes such as cooked bitter melon stuffed with a
mixture of ground pork seasoned with coriander, black pepper and soy
sauce, or try sautéing bitter melon with beef, red onions, garlic
and tomatoes for a pasta sauce.
Pineapple (Ananas Comosus)
Pineapple
is a tropical fruit native to Brazil and Paraguay. Fruits weigh up to
10 pounds and have a tough orange and green skin and a fibrous core,
which is cut away, leaving yellow flesh that is sweet and juicy.
Pineapples contain the enzyme bromelain, which aids digestion and
relieves gas by breaking down proteins. It is especially effective
when eaten in part of a meal including meat (e.g. pork chops with
pineapple sweet and sour sauce). To prepare pineapple, cut off the
tough rind with a sharp knife and remove the hard inner core.
Horizontal ring slices are used to decorate meat dishes and can be
cooked, (e.g. on a barbeque) to increase the sweetness. Enjoy fresh
pineapple in recipes like chicken salad in pineapple boats or make an
original fruit salad basket by hollowing out half a pineapple and
filling it with assorted fruits.
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