Getting angry is harmful to your health, usually referring to the harm that anger does to the human body. Similarly, if gas is produced inside the body, you will feel bloated and uncomfortable, and your body will also feel uneasy. So, how to get rid of the body's "anger"? That is to change the living habits that are prone to bloating, and check your daily diet. You may find that you have unknowingly eaten a lot of gas-producing foods.
1. Beware of foods that are prone to "anger"
Legumes and cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, contain a complex sugar called raffinose. This sugar is harder for the human body to absorb than other types of sugar. As it is difficultly absorbed in the intestines, it produces a byproduct—gas. However, don't give up eating these foods just because they are gas-producing. You can eat high-fiber foods at the same time to improve the bloating situation.
2. Eating too much salt also causes bloating
Excessive salt intake at once can cause the body to retain water, leading to bloating. Therefore, try to avoid high-salt foods, such as packaged foods and fried foods, especially canned soups and instant noodles. A single serving of these can contain nearly the body's daily requirement of salt. Instead, eat more fresh vegetables and whole-wheat foods.
3. Check for sugar alcohols in foods
Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener, often found in chewing gum and other sugar-free foods. Sugar alcohols can be partially digested, and this digestion process also produces gas. To avoid bloating, carefully check the ingredients of foods you buy to see if they contain sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, maltitol, and xylitol.
4. Lactose intolerance causes bloating
If you feel bloated or have diarrhea, or even more severe symptoms, within an hour of drinking milk, this is a typical symptom of lactose intolerance. If you are bloated due to lactose intolerance, the best choice is not to give up milk, but to drink lactose-free milk or take some tablets that help break down lactose.
5. Don't suddenly eat too much fiber
Fiber-rich foods can help relieve bloating, but if you have eaten little fiber in the past and suddenly increase your intake, it will also make you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Therefore, gradually adding fiber-rich foods to your diet can help you get rid of the problem of bloating smoothly.