In the cold winter, roasted sweet potatoes sold on the street are always especially tempting. After eating them, your whole body feels warm. But why do some people fart after eating roasted sweet potatoes?
I. Why eating sweet potatoes causes farting.
Sweet potatoes contain a type of fermenting enzyme. Eating too much can easily produce a large amount of carbon dioxide gas in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to discomforts such as bloating, belching, flatulence, and acid regurgitation.
II. People who should not eat sweet potatoes.
On an empty stomach: Sweet potatoes are high in sugar. Eating them on an empty stomach can produce a large amount of stomach acid. When there is too much stomach acid, it can irritate the gastric mucosa and cause acid reflux, giving a person a burning sensation in the chest. Sweet potatoes also contain an oxidizing enzyme that produces a large amount of carbon dioxide gas in the gastrointestinal tract, easily causing symptoms like bloating and belching.
People with stomach problems: People with conditions such as gastric ulcers or bloating should especially avoid eating sweet potatoes. The sugar in sweet potatoes produces a large amount of stomach acid in the stomach, increasing intra-gastric pressure. For people with poor stomach health, this can irritate the ulcerated area or gastric mucosa, leading to stomach discomfort.
In summary, not everyone is suitable for eating sweet potatoes to nourish the stomach. And whether for healthy individuals or those with special conditions, the amount of sweet potatoes eaten at one time should not be excessive.
III. The best way to eat sweet potatoes.
1. Extend the steaming or boiling time: This can destroy the fermenting enzyme in sweet potatoes, so it is less likely to cause those uncomfortable symptoms after eating.
2. Use sweet potatoes as a substitute for some staple foods: This not only changes the flavor but can also alleviate or eliminate gastrointestinal discomfort.
3. Eat in the morning or at noon: Have sweet potatoes as a snack with breakfast or lunch. This allows the digestive system ample time to digest them.