The first is the legume group. If beans cause you to produce gas, don't stop eating them as they are very healthy. Instead, there are several ways to reduce the chance they will produce gas in the intestine. Soaking beans before cooking and discarding the soaking water is helpful, as well as utilizing herbs and spices when cooking may help. Milk and dairy products also cause problems.
Some people have a condition called lactose intolerance.
They have low levels of the enzyme needed to digest the carbohydrate in milk, lactose. Members of the cabbage family including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts may also contribute to gas, as can onions, celery, corn, apples, dried fruits and prune, apple and grape juices. To help relieve belching and stomach distention, the following simple measures may be helpful. First, eat slowly, chew food well and avoid carbonated beverages, straws, and hot drinks. To help relieve stomach gas, it may be helpful to chew papaya tablets or to use an herbal combination with peppermint and potassium carbonate.