Intestinal gas and smelly flatulence are often caused by dietary staples like beans and boiled eggs. Home remedies like baking soda and probiotics can provide fast relief from the pain, bloating, and distension caused by trapped air.
Intestinal gas is a normal by-product of digestion, but excessive gas can cause loud, smelly flatulence, which can be both uncomfortable and downright embarrassing. Certain foods tend to increase the levels of intestinal gas, but not all of them cause foul-smelling flatulence.
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Lunch is an important meal, giving you the proper nutrition and energy to continue through your day. Gas, bloating and distention of the stomach after eating lunch can be distracting and embarrassing, especially if you are at work. Getting rid of the problem can be as simple as adjusting how or what you eat.
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Flatulence, often referred to as passing gas, is a normal part of the digestive process. It helps to release gas that gets built up in your large intestine, often as a result of consuming a gas-producing food such as beans.
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Raisins are a healthful treat that when taken in moderation can reduce your risk of heart disease, says an article in the June 2013 issue of "Journal of Food Medicine." For some people, however, eating raisins can lead to intestinal gas, which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing.
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If you're like most people, a cup or two of morning coffee is a ritual, primarily due to its caffeine content. For some people, however, drinking coffee can cause flatulence. The caffeine in the coffee could be the culprit, but it could also be something added to the coffee, such as milk, that's to blame.
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Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, along with other vegetables such as cauliflower, bok choy and kale. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals -- which are thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
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The term "probiotics" refers to a group of bacteria that occur naturally in the human body but that are also found in some foods, such as yogurt, as well as many supplements sold over the counter. Often referred to as "friendly"
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Intestinal gas is often the result of eating too much or eating too quickly, and eating beans, dairy products and leafy greens like lettuce can also have the same effect.
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