Whether we’d like to admit it or not, everyone gets gas from time to time. Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract. The consequences are usually burping, feeling bloated, or passing gas. On average, most people pass gas at least 14 times per day. Some people have more gas than others, which ...

Acid reflux is a common health condition that can cause the burning sensation known as heartburn. You may have felt this burning sensation after eating a particular food. These foods are known as trigger foods, and they can vary from person to person. Sugar alone doesn’t trigger acid reflux, though it’s often found in trigger foods and drinks. Here’s what ...

Bloating is the condition of your belly feeling swollen after eating. It is usually caused by excess gas production, and/or disturbances in the movement of the muscles of the digestive system. This can cause increased pressure and discomfort, and can sometimes make the stomach look bigger. The effect can be quite extreme in certain cases, and some have even used ...

Whether it’s physical discomfort, like sharp, jabbing pains and a swelling or tightness in the stomach, or the embarrassment of belching or flatulating uncontrollably, we’ve all experienced that distressing moment (or series of moments) when your body is overrun with gas. The good news is that we’re all in this together. I have yet to meet someone who has not ...

If you suffer from severe or frequent acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be inspired to modify your diet. The traditional American breakfast includes several items that could trigger symptoms. However, everyone’s tolerance of foods is different. Rather than automatically ruling out any particular items, the American College of Gastroenterology’s 2013 clinical practice guidelines recommend ...

A salad full of lettuce and vegetables is packed with healthful nutrients. But salads can sometimes cause bloating — particularly if you aren’t used to eating a lot of vegetables. Increased intestinal gas is typically the culprit. If salads are a new addition to your diet, bloating might decrease once your body gets accustomed to the vegetables. But you may ...

Enzymes are crucial to your health as they enable your body to break down food components into usable nutrients. Your intestines and pancreas produce a wide variety of enzymes, and certain foods contain these beneficial constituents or contain bacteria that produce them. Certain foods are high in enzymes, too, though they’re broken down during digestion. While certain cultures eat high-enzyme ...